Charles II, 1660 - 1685

Five Guineas, 1672. First laureate bust right, Latin legend with pellet stops surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. translates as “Charles II by the Grace of God” toothed border surrounding / Crowned cruciform emblematic shields, emblematic sceptres in angles, four interlinked C’s at centre, date either side of top crown, abbreviated Latin legend, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. translates as “King of Great Britain, France and Ireland” toothed border surrounding, edge inscribed in raised letters DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO QVARTO, translates as “An ornament and a safeguard, in the twenty fourth year of the reign”. 41,59g. Bull 175 (this coin illustrated); GH 9 (this coin illustrated); S. 3328.

NGC AU DETAILS REMOVED FROM JEWELRY (2113951-019) Sharpness of
an AU-UNC coin but the surfaces have been cleaned, probably long ago, and now show a consistent light porosity. Bold design, centered, with high rims. Still rare.

Provenance:
Heritage New York Signature Auction 3030 (6 January 2014), 24116 (Hammer price : 13’000 USD).

GH : 10 specimens known.