Charles II
1671 Half-Crown – Charles II Third Bust
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Milled silver half-crown of Charles II, Third Bust. The Reverse, by the famous engraver John Roettier, shows a crowned cruciform coat of arms with Garter star in centre.
1660-61 Shilling Charles II First Hammered Issue by Thomas Simon
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The first hammered issue of the Charles II shilling, engraved by Thomas Simon. Not long afterwards the coinage moved to milled coins.