Charles II Shilling 1663 First Bust

Obverse

First laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS·II· ·DEI·GRATIA

Translation: Charles II by the Grace of God

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 63·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.

Edge

Milled

S3371

Lightly toned

Better than Very Fine