Charles II - Shilling - 1680 > Lot No. 005

Description:
Dated 1680. Second bust, dies ↑↓. Obv: with CAROLVS.II.DEI.GRATIA legend. Rev: crowned cruciform shields with interlinked Cs in angles, with date 16-80 above English arms and MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HI. REX legend.

Measurements:
5.57 grams.

Condition:
About fair, with some encrustation and scratches but very rare.

References:
S. 3375; ESC 1058(R5).

Estimate: £250 - 350 (EUR 310 - 440; USD 400 - 560)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £270