weak in parts both sides otherwise a bold very fine
value and date in seven lines
Institution of Mining and Metallurgy
in NGC holder graded PF66
laureate head facing right
Charles II 1679 Shilling weak in parts both sidesCharles II (1660 85), silver Shilling, 1679, plumes below second laureate and draped bust right, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS . II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, interlinked pairs of Cs in angles, plumes at centre, date either side of top crown, . MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX. weight 5. 97g (Bull 548 R3; ESC 1056; S. 3376). Toned with some tiny blemishes, about very fine, reverse stronger and very rare.