Description
Description
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.
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