Description

King Charles I Reign, 1625-49.

House of Stuart (1603-49).

Nicholas Briot's Coinage, 1631-2.

Halfgroat, B. Scarce issue.

First Milled Issue, 1631-2.

Obverse: Crowned and cuirassed bust of King Charles I left, denomination behind head to right, engraver's initial (B) below bust. 

Legend: CAROLVS D.G:MAGBRIT FR ET HIBR· II. B. (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland).

Engraver: Nicolas Briot.

Reverse: Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.

Reverse Legend: IVSTIT IA·THR ONVM· FIRMAT (Justice strengthens the throne).

Silver, 0.94g, 16mm.

Grade: VF-gVF.