Tower mint under parliament, shilling, mm sun 1645-6:
Obverse: .CAROLVS.D:G:MAG:BRI:FRA:ET.HIB:REX. (Charles by the grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland) Group F,sixth large "Briot's" bust, type 4.4, with stellate lace collar, double-arched crown.
Reverse: .CHRISTO.AVSPICE.REGNO. (I reign under the auspices of Christ) Square-topped shield over cross moline.
Weight: 6.1 grams. Maximum dia: 31mm.

Sold Sept 2011