Charles II Hammered Silver Twopence 1660-62 S-3326 3rd Issue Halfgroat mm crown

• Denomination: Twopence / Halfgroat / 2d

• Monarch: Charles II (1660-1685)

• Period: Hammered (1660-1662)

• Catalog Reference: Spink 3326 (Third Coinage)

• Composition: Silver

• Mintmark: Crown

Description

Charles II (1660-1685) Hammered Silver Twopence (Halfgroat) - Third Coinage, Spink 3326

An exceptionally sharp and attractive example of a Charles II hammered twopence, struck during the transitional Third Coinage period (1660–1662) featuring both the inner beaded circles and the Roman numeral denomination "II" behind the bust.

• Obverse : Crowned, left-facing bust of Charles II with crisp hair detail and a bold IIvalue mark. Full, readable legend: CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX.

• Reverse : Long cross fourchée over royal shield of arms. Well-struck, clean shield details with full legend: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO.

• Mintmark: Crown (visible on both sides).

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