Charles II (1660-85), silver Halfcrown, third hammered issue (1661-62), crowned bust left, mark of value XXX behind in field, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, initial mark crown both sides, CAROLVS. II. D: G. MAG: BR FR: ET. HIB: REX., rev. long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, .CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO., 14.98g (Bull 301; ESC 456; N.2761; S.3321). Dark uneven tone, weak on portrait with some flatness, good fine, reverse about very fine. William III (1694-1702), silver Halfcrown, 1696, first laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding, GVLILELMVS. DEI. GRA. rev. crowned cruciform small shields, later style harp, legend surrounding, MAG. BRI. FRA. ET HIB. REX, edge inscribed in raised letters, DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI OCTAVO, 14.91g (Bull 1054; ESC 534; S.3475), Raised die pimple in obverse field, raised flaws across lower half of reverse, toned good fine to almost very fine (2).
Estimate: £ 200 - 300
Price realized | 180 GBP |
Starting price | 160 GBP |
Estimate | 200 GBP |