Charles II 1679 Maundy Fourpence

Obverse

Laureate and draped portrait 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

Four central interlinked C’s with national emblems in angles (English rose, Scottish thistle, French fleur de lis, Irish harp), with crown above dividing date and legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16 79·
CCCC

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roettier

S3384

Toned and Bold

Very Fine and better