Description

King Charles I Reign, 1625-1649.

Silver Coinage under Parliament.

Shilling 1645-6.

House of Stuart.

Obverse: Group F, sixth large 'Briot's' bust with stellate lace collar and double-arched crown.

Legend: CAROLVS . D . G . MAG . BRI . FRM . ETHI . REX. (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland).

Reverse: Square-topped shield over cross moline.

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

Mintmark Sun both sides.

Catalogue: Spink# 2800.

Siver, 0.925, 5.78g, 31mm.

Grade: aFine-Fine, obverse scratches and some clipping.