Description

Ireland.

King Charles II Reign, 1645-1685.

Armstrong & Legge's regal coinage, 1680-84.

1683 Halfpenny.

Obverse: Portrait of Charles II facing right.

Legend: CAROLVS II

CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA

Reverse: Royal crown above Irish harp.

Reverse legend: 16 83 MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.  ("MAG BR FRA" in larger letters).

Copper, 7.32g, 26.5mm, plain edge.

Catalogue: Spink# 6575.

Grade: aVF obverse, reverse Fine for issue.