Charles II (1662-1685) Halfcrown 1679 forth bust Primo

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA

Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Roettier

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 79·
CC CC CC CC

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roettier

Edge

Inscription including regnal year

Script: Latin

Lettering: DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI TRICESIMO PRIMO

Translation:
An ornament and a safeguard
Thirty-first year of reign

Struck slightly off centre and toned

S3367

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