A King Charles II silver fourpence of rounded form, dated 1683. The obverse features a right-facing laureate and draped bust of the monarch. The surrounding legend is struck in Latin characters reading CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA, which translates as Charles II by the Grace of God. The coin is housed in a blue plastic protective wallet with a typed adhesive white label reading 1683 FOUR PENCE. The silver displays a characteristic grey-toned patina consistent with age and circulation. The reverse of the coin is not visible.
Diameter: Approximately 19 mm.
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