Description

The House of Stuart,1663-49.

King Charles I Reign, 1625-49.

Pound sterling currency.

Threepence, Mint mark, Book (61). Aberystwyth civil war provincial mint.

Obverse: Crowned and mantled bust of King Charles I left, plumes to left, denomination to right.

Legend: CAROLVS · D’ · G’ · M’ · B’ · FR’ · ET · H’ · REX (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland).

Reverse: Ornate garnished shield of arms, plumes above, legend around.

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

Silver: 0.925, 1.45g, 19mm.

Grade: aFine.