Charles II (1660-85), silver Halfcrown of Thirty Pence, third hammered issue (1661-62), crowned bust left, value XXX in field behind, legend and toothed borders surrounding both sides, initial mark crown both sides, no stops either side of mint mark on obverse, CAROLVS. II. D: G: MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REX, rev. long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, .CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO., weight 14.62g (Bull 301; ESC 456; N.2761; S.3321). Toned, flan uneven in shape with large ingress and split at bottom of obverse probably from time of striking, raised die flaw on reverse and hairline scratch by Irish harp, otherwise very fine, reverse stronger.
Provenance:
Purchased from Spink and Son Ltd, circa 2012 with ticket priced at £395.