Charles II Halfcrown 1670 3rd bust

Obverse

Third 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, interlinked C’s in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·1670·
CC CC CC CC

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roettier

Edge

Regnal year either in Roman numerals or Latin words

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICESIMO QVARTO

Translation: Twenty-fourth

S3365

Fine