Description
Charles II (1660-85), Halfcrown, 1663, first laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, eight strings to harp, date either side of top crown, reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, edge inscribed DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI XV (S.3361; ESC.457). Some surface markings, toned, otherwise nearly very fine.
Ex H. M. Lingford, with original ticket in his hand.