Charles II (1660-85), silver Crown, 1679, third laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, date flanking top crown, seven strings to Irish harp, legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BR.FRA. ET.HIB. REX., edge inscription.+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO... REGNI. TRICESIMO. PRIMO+., 29.76g (Bull 403; ESC 56; S.3358). Once cleaned now retoning a steel blue grey, some haymarking and contact marks, better detail in the portrait and a strong reverse. Near very fine.
Price realized | 300 GBP |
Starting price | 260 GBP |