Charles I, 1636-8 Shilling.

Description

• King Charles I Reign, 1625-49.

The House of Stuart.

1636-8 Shilling, no inner circles, large crude bust, 4.2.

Under the King (1625-42).

Obverse: Fifth crowned bust of King Charles I left, denomination behind, legend around, type 4.2, double-arched crown, large XII.

Legend: •CAROLVS•D:G:MA:BR:FR•ET•HI:REX• XII (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Twelve).

Reverse: Square-topped quartered shield of arms over cross moline within inner beaded circle, legend around.

Legend: •CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO• (I reign under the auspices of Christ).

Royal mint (Tower of London).

Catalogue: Spink# 2792.

Silver: 0.925, 5.83g, 30mm.

Grade: Obverse Fine, reverse better, aVF.