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Code: 10186
Charles II silver Hammered Shilling
Third hammered issue (1661-62)
Obverse: Crowned bust facing left, value XII in field behind, legend and toothed borders surrounding both sides: CAROLVS. II. D: G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REX, mintmark Crown
Reverse: Long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, with Latin legend: .CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO.
S.3322, N. 2764
Well struck for the issue, a good very fine, with a pleasing portrait
5.9 grams, 31 mm in diameter.