Charles II. 1660-1685. AR halfcrown. 14.67 gm. 33.5 mm. Thomas Simon's Third issue. Crown i.m. The bust of Charles II left within an inner circle; XXX behind; CAROLVS II D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX / Quartered shield over long cross fleury; CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. S. 3321. N. 2761. ESC 301. Extremely Fine; an exceptional coin with fresh surfaces; well struck. (Came in a PCGS slab – since removed – graded AU58.)

Ex Davissons Ltd Auction 33 (30 January 2014), lot 192 (Est. $4000. PR $4750).

This was a short-lived series; by 1663 Simon was out at the Mint and Roettier's extensive milled coinage ended the hammered era.