Description
Charles II (1660-85), Sixpence, first hammered issue, initial mark crown, crowned bust left, toothed border surrounding both sides, legend reads CAROLVS II DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX. Rev, long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, reading CHRISTO. AVSPICE REGNO, 2.95g (S.3309; N.2765; Bull. 274; ESC 1507).
Evenly toned on a fully circular flan, legends legible both sides. Extremely fine for this notoriously weakly struck issue, with an impressive detail in the Kings bust and hair. Rare.
