Charles II (1660-1685), Crown, 1662, first bust, rose below, edge undated (cf. ESC 15; cf. S 3350). Struck like a proof, good very fine and extremely rare £2,500-3,000

Although not listed in ESC, Linecar & Stone (pp.7-8) mention three specimens which are struck ‘like a proof’. The portrait is rendered in higher relief and superior detail. A diagnostic on these rare pieces is the v of carolvs, which is always weak at the top