Charles II 1679 Half-Guinea, second laureate bust

Charles II (1660-85),gold Half-Guinea, 1679, second laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA,rev.crowned cruciform shields, sceptres in angles, four interlinked Cs at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX., no stop after HIB, weight 4.17g (Schneider -; Bull EGC 300; MCE 106; S.3348).Toned with surface marks, some hairline scratches across bust, otherwise a bold to good very fine and scarce, no example of this date in the Schneider Collection.