Charles II (1660-85), Crown, 1666 xviii, second laureate and draped bust right, elephant below, rev. crowned shields cruciform, interlinked cs in angles, re.x variety (ESC 369 (34) R2; S.3356), a nick to rim at 12 o'clock and a hint of adjustment to hair, otherwise with pleasing old cabinet tone, well-struck up for type, the Elephant especially bold, good very fine, rare; exceedingly so in this condition.
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500