England. Charles II (1660-1685)

England – Charles II – Shilling 1676, adapted as a Stuart loyalty pendant Obverse Second laureate and draped bust of Charles II facing right. Legend: CAROLVS · II · DEI · GRATIA. Adapted for wear as jewellery, with an attached suspension loop above the portrait, a piercing below the bust and decorative radial tooling around the border. Traces of gilding remain, particularly within the lettering. Possibly worn as a Royalist or loyalist pendant; the date and precise purpose of the adaptation are unconfirmed. Reverse Four crowned shields bearing the arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, arranged cruciformly around a central Garter star, with interlinked pairs of Cs in the angles. Legend: MAG · BR · FRA · ET · HIB REX · 16–76. Decorative tooling around the border. References References: Spink 3375; KM 427.1; ESC 1047. Specifications Metal: Silver, .925 fineness (coinage standard), with traces of gilding Weight: 5,84 g Diameter: 25 mm Mint: London, Tower mint Date: 1676

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