Description
Charles II (1660-85), Crown, 1663, first laureate and draped bust right, toothed border both sides, legend surrounding, CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, interlinked pairs of Cs in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, nine strings to Irish harp MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX. Edge inscribed in raised letters, with wide spacing DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI XV (S.3354; ESC.22; Bull 353).
A well struck example, this year and type known for being weakly struck or normally slightly rubbed. Lightly toned, some light nicks. Very fine, the reverse better.
