King Charles I Shilling 1625-43

Description

KING CHARLES I, 1625 -1649.

House of Stuart.

Shilling, 1625-49, Tower Mint group F, mint mark triangle in circle both sides.

S-2799.

Obverse: Sixth double-arched crown, large bust to the left, XII behind.

Legend: CAROLVS. D. G. MAG. BRI. FRA. ET. HI. REX.

Translation: Charles by the Grace of God, king of Great Britain France and Ireland.

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

Reads: CRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO .

Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ.

Silver: 0.925, 5.47g, 34mm.

Grade: Fine, excellent stellate lace collar details, clipped with weak edge details.

Reverse, Bold strike with weak details in the center and on the edges.