Description

King Charles II Reign, 1662-85.

Silver Milled Coinages.

1773 Halfcrown. QVINTO. Fourth bust.

Obverse: Fourth laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.

Engraver: John Roettier.

Legend: CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA (Charles the Second by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Legend: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 73 CC CC CC CC· (King of Great Britain France and Ireland).

Edge: DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI TRICESIMO . OVARTO  **

Catalogue: Spink# 3367, N# 12941, KM# 438.

Silver: 0.925, 15.05g, 34mm.

Grade: Fine, date partly worn out, old cleaning toned over time.