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What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.
HM29941
Charles II Halfcrown, second hammered issue, extremely rare
Regular price
£4,750
Regular priceSale price
£4,750
Unit price/ per
Charles II (1660-85), silver Halfcrown of Thirty Pence, second hammered issue (1661), engraved by Thomas Simon, crowned bust left, value XXX in field behind, legend with outer toothed border only surrounding both sides, initial mark crown both sides, CAROLVS. II. D: G: MAG: BRIT: FRA: ET. HIB: REX,rev. long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, .CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO., weight 14.73g (Bull 286 R5; ESC 450; N.2760 VR; S.3313).Uneven tone and weakly struck on design though not as weakly as usual with some bust detail evident, reverse clearer, good fine to almost very find for issue and extremely rare as a very short lived issue.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland"; and on the reverse "I reign under the auspice of Christ."
The silver output for the calendar year of 1661 was a mere £23,201 covering five denominations from Halfcrown to silver Penny.
We note a better struck example with the same obverse die sold at a London auction in 2019 for £30,000 hammer.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.