Charles II Halfcrown 1677 - VICESIMO
NONO - Pleasing Silver Blue Tone - ESC 479
Obverse: Fourth laureate and draped bust of King
Charles II right, legend around.
Lettering: CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Translation: 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.
Lettering:
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 77·
CC CC CC CC
Translation: King of Great Britain France and
Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge: Inscription including regnal year
Lettering: DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO
NONO
Translation:
An ornament and a safeguard
Twenty-ninth year of reign
Reference: Listed in English Silver Coinage 7th Edition, Maurice Bull as
Bull 475, ESC 479
Condition: Collector’s problem free grade with uncleaned natural antique dark silver patina and pleasing silver blue tone under light.
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