Charles II 1678 silver Maundy Fourpence 1678

The obverse features a laureate and draped portrait of King Charles II facing right, with the legend around it. The Latin inscription reads: “CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA” (Charles the Second by the Grace of God) - Engraver: John Roettier.

The reverse showcases four central interlinked C’s, each representing one of the four nations: England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. These are surrounded by their respective national emblems: the English rose, Scottish thistle, French fleur de lis, and Irish harp. Above them is a crown dividing the date “1679” and the legend: “MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16 79· CCCC” (King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland).

Weight 1.89g

(ref:AHC115)