Charles II (1660-1685), Shilling, 1663, first laureate and draped bust right, rev. crowned shields cruciform, interlocked Cs in angles, edge milled, 5.71g, 6h (ESC 1022; Bull 500; Spink 3371), previously gilt to pass as a Guinea, rubbed with flatness, good to fair; additionally, James II (1685-1688), Shilling, 1688, first laureate and draped bust left, rev. crowned shields cruciform, four strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 5.90g, 6h (ESC 1073; Bull 771; Spink 3410), rubbed, yet darkly toned, fine / good fine (2).
Estimate: $140 - $200