Charles II (1660-85), Shilling, 1663, first laureate draped bust
Charles II (1660-85), Shilling, 1663, first laureate draped bust
Charles II (1660-85), Shilling, 1663, first laureate draped bust

Charles II (1660-85), Shilling, 1663, first laureate draped bust

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Charles II (1660-85), Shilling, 1663, first laureate draped bust right, legend surrounding CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, interlinked Cs in angles, garter…
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Charles II (1660-85), Shilling, 1663, first laureate draped bust right, legend surrounding CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, date flanking top crown, reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX (S.3371; Bull.500; ESC.1022).

Light grey toning, surface markings in line with the grade. Portrait displaying flatness in the hair down to the neck ties, small edge nick by the A of Gratia, reverse with some rub in the Scottish arms. An academic example, good fine.

Specification

Period 1660 - 1685
Date 1663
Coin Group

British
Denomination

Shillings
Coin Ruler

Charles II
Country

England
Coin House

House of Stuart
Metal

Silver
Mint Mark

Tower
References S.3371; Bull.500; ESC.1022

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