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 14.76g (Bull 301; ESC 456; N.2761; S.3321). Toned, well centred, some flan flaws on obverse, a bold to good fine.
Provenance:
Purchased from B A Seaby Ltd, Winter 1976 for £60.