Code: 12552
This is a silver shilling (12 pence) of King Charles Ist, struck at London between 1636 - 1638 AD.
Obverse: CAROLVS. D; G; MA; BR; FR; ET HI; REX ( "Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland") Crowned bust of King Charles facing left, mintmark 'Tun'.
Reverse: CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO “ I reign under the auspice of Christ ” Quartered shield of arms within, legend around.
DENOMINATION: Shilling
CULTURE: Stuart England
MONARCH: King Charles I
DATE: c. 1625 - 1649 AD (this coin was issued between 1636 - 1638 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 29.3mm diameter
WEIGHT: 5.69 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 2791
PROVENENCE: Private collection, Torquay.