Great Britain: Charles II Halfcrown 1679,...

Description

Charles II Halfcrown 1679, S3367, 4th bust, "T. Primo" edge, AU53 NGC, an excellent coin, in fact one of the nicest halfcrowns of this reign we have offered for sale, every bit as sharp as most of the illustrations of halfcrowns of this reign in the Spink standard catalog. In fact, sharpness of detail is perhaps this coin's finest feature, with a great portrait, wonderfully detailed reverse shield, crisp legends with its bifurcated letter-forms, and broad denticles creating high rims to offset the designs. Surfaces are remarkably unblemished and consist of the pebbly luster that distinguishes much of the coinage of Charles II, and a gleam certainly remains. Obverse has an appealing reddish blue toning, while the reverse is essentially brilliant gray. Finer halfcrowns of this reign exist, but not by much are they finer. The 2010 SCBC value for this date is £2,250 in "EF," a price this coin should certainly command. If it goes to some lucky winning bidder for any less, it will be quite a deal.

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 32.30mm

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