a wonderful example of this popular issue
crowned thistle head
facing crowned bust with rose on breast
empty buckle
+RODBEBD ON DW
Charles II 1679 Crown, 3rd bust, ex Mason a wonderful example of thisCharles II (1660 85), silver Crown, 1679, third laureate and draped bust right, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, eight strings to Irish harp, legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX., edge inscribed in raised letters, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO REGNI. TRICESIMO. PRIMO+.,