British Coins

Charles II (1660-1685), Milled coinage, Crown, 1679, third bust, edge tricesimo primo, rev. Garter Star countermarked with a crowned v in oval, 29.49g (Pridmore, SNC 1954, pp.340-1; Brunk 322; cf. ESC 56; cf. S 3358). Obverse about fine, reverse good fine, toned, the countermark of fine style, unusual
£100-150

The countermark is the ‘view’ mark of the Gunsmiths Company which has “no significance as countermarks impressed on coins for a currency purpose” (Pridmore, SNC August-September 1954, p.340)

The footnote should read: The countermark is the ‘view’ mark of the Gunsmiths Company which has “no significance as countermarks impressed on coins for a currency purpose” (Pridmore, SNC August-September 1954, p.340)