Charles II. 1660-1685. AR Maundy set. 1684. His laureate and draped bust right; CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA around / Interlocking C's, the number indicating the denomination; a crown and date above; MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX around. S. 3392. ESC 607 (R). 4d, 4/3, ESC 641. 3d, 4/3, ESC 674. 2d, no stops, ESC 705 (S). 1d, a contemporary base metal copy, gilt. Good Very Fine.

Good quality early contemporary counterfeits are actually rare and fascinating. I have handled hundreds of Maundy sets over the years and finding such a piece in a set is a first. (AD)