Charles II (1660-85), first hammered issue, Halfgroats (2), 0.96g, m.m. crown/-, carolvs ii d g mag brit fr et hib rex, crowned bust left, no inner circle or mark of value, rev. christo avspice regno, square topped shield over cross Moline; third issue, 1.01g, m.m. crown, mag bri fra et hib, inner circles and mark of value; Penny, 0.48g, as previous, but i behind head (N.2770, 2772, 2775; S.3310, 3326, 3327; ESC 275 (2161), 326 (2165), 335 (2267)), the Penny with slightly ragged edge, good fine to very fine (3). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:(i) Shirley-Fox bequest 1939C E Blunt(iii) C E Blunt
