- Mint State Uncirculated Great Britain hammered sterling silver shilling coin.
- Struck for King Charles I from 1640 to 1641 (Star mint mark, ob and rx at approx 12:00).
- S-2799, 5.97g, approx 31mm.
- Superb strike and details for a hammered coin.
- Lustrous and reflective surfaces, beautiful in hand!
- Obverse: bust of Charles facing left, mark of value XII behind head, mint mark above: CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX (Charles by the grace of god king Great Britain, France and Ireland).
- Reverse: arms of Great Britain, France and Ireland: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (I rule under the auspices of Christ, relates to the divine right of kings).
- Certified by NGC to MS 62, Population Census: This coin, none higher.
- An very elusive type in Mint State.