Charles II Halfcrown 1679

[numismatist]

The E in DEI would appear to be struck over something ? The " E " in " DEI " in other Charles II Halfcrowns always seems to be pretty clear . Any ideas on what its struck over if thats the case .

[Rob]

The E in DEI would appear to be struck over something ? The " E " in " DEI " in other Charles II Halfcrowns always seems to be pretty clear . Any ideas on what its struck over if thats the case .

Up to the reign of William III you often find flawed Es where the middle bar looks as if it is an H. I think it the same in this instance because there is also a spur on the central bar and determining an underlying letter is problematical.

[numismatist]

Thanks Rob, I was a bit unsure as I could not make out a letter that would fit the flaw