Lot 227
Charles II (1660-1685), Halfcrown, 1673 V. QVINTO

Ancient, British and World Coins, and Medals - 118 | C24009
Auction: 21 October 2024 at 10:00 BST
£1,440
Description
Charles II (1660-1685), Halfcrown, 1673 V. QVINTO, fourth laureate and draped bust right, plain below, rev. crowned cruciform shields, interlinked C's in angles, eight strings to harp, (ESC 473; Bull 463; S.3367). Extremely fine toned, some light natural surface flaws. Portrait particularly well struck for this notoriously weak fourth bust issue.

