Charles II (1660-85), silver Shilling, third hammered issue (1661-62), crowned bust left, value XII in field behind, legend and toothed borders surrounding both sides, initial mark crown both sides, .CAROLVS. II. D: G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REX., rev. long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, .CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO., weight 6.18g (Bull 307 R2; ESC 1015; N.2764; S.3322). Toned, some dark patches on rim, some annealing striations and blank file adjustment marks visible in left portion of obverse, otherwise good very fine and rare reading of legend.
Provenance:
Purchased from B A Seaby Ltd, April 1977.