Lot 560
Charles II (1660-1685), Halfcrown, 1672

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£480
Description
Charles II (1660-1685), Halfcrown, 1672 VICESIMO QVARTO, third laureate and draped bust variety right, reverse crowned shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, lett ered edge downwards, (Bull 460 ‘R3’; ESC 471; S.3366). Good very fine for issue, att ractively toned.
For 1672, six harp strings and seven harp strings exist. Seven being much rarer and as such R3.
Footnote
The Carlton Collection of Halfcrowns - This superb collection of halfcrowns has been accumulated over the last twenty-five years. A type collection with only quality in mind. The majority of the coins presented below are top tier examples in terms of condition, but even more importantly by the exquisite hues and sumptuous toning of many of the pieces.

