Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Shilling, Gp D, mm. portcullis, bust 4, shield 1, rev. large cr (from halfcrown puncheons) by shield, 5.92g/12h (Sharp D4/1; cf. SCBI Brooker 481; N 2223; S 2785). Nearly very fine, the variety rare £200-300

Provenance: DNW Auction 63, 7 October 2004, lot 316