Opinion - Date - Charles II Half Penny

Started by CameronK, December 23, 2016, 02:30:20 AM

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CameronK

I picked up this nice piece recently in an unexpected bin. I can read some of the date, and see that it's of a type that was minted in 1672-73-75. I've tentatively identified it as 1675, but would someone be able to confirm that for me, or offer another opinion? Also, I've tentatively graded it as VG but I'm no expert in this era. Any other grades?

Thanks all!
Why? I coax stories out of unidentified coins.

FosseWay

I would agree with 1675. Quite often at that time the 5s looked like Ss with sharp, acute angles (similar to the Nazi SS emblem).

I was going to compare it with mine but find I don't have a halfpenny at all from that issue, and the farthing, which I do have from 1675, is similarly questionable to yours.

CameronK

Why? I coax stories out of unidentified coins.

Prosit

Here is a farthing I can't read either.  Think it is 167?

Dale

FosseWay

Judging by the height of the numeral, 1672 is my best guess.