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Charles II (1660-1685) copper halfpenny, Armstrong & Legge's Regal Coinage (1680-84) dated 1680. Obverse: Bust to right: "CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA". Reverse: Crowned Irish harp: "MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX". This was struck with Royal patent to alleviate the shortage of small currency and also circulated on the Isle of Man at the value of a farthing. Reasonable collectable condition, see photograph. Spink No: 6574. Diameter 27mm. VG. £25.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. www.abccoinsandtokens.com |