
Charles II 1683 Five-Guineas, date with 3 struck over 2, second head
Charles II (1660-85), gold Five Guineas, 1683, 3 struck over 2, second laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, 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., edge inscribed in Latin raised letters, .+ DECVS.ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TRICESIMO. QVINTO. +, weight 41.62g (Schneider -; Bull EGC 200; MCE 27; S.3331). Once cleaned, now lightly toned, semi-circular patch of abrasion at rim above bust, scratch on neck, further hairline scratch on reverse with other surface marks, otherwise a bold very fine.
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Charles II (1660-85), gold Five Guineas, 1683, 3 struck over 2, second laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, 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., edge inscribed in Latin raised letters, .+ DECVS.ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TRICESIMO. QVINTO. +, weight 41.62g (Schneider -; Bull EGC 200; MCE 27; S.3331). Once cleaned, now lightly toned, semi-circular patch of abrasion at rim above bust, scratch on neck, further hairline scratch on reverse with other surface marks, otherwise a bold very fine.











