Summary

Undated silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)

The halfcrown was current at 2 shillings 6 pence

Obverse Description

Laureate and draped bust of Charles II, facing right; around, CAROLVS . II . DEI . GRATIA

Reverse Description

Four crowned shields, bearing the arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, arranged to form a cross shape with the Star of the Garter at the centre; in angles, two interlinked Cs; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1670, the date being divided by the crown above the English shield.

Edge Description

In raised lettering, + DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO SECVNDO

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