2 Pence - Charles II incl. Maundy
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles II (1660-1685)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1668-1684 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 13052 |
| References | Sp# 3388 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God
Engraver: John (Jan) Roettiers
Reverse
Crown above interlinked C's dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16 79·
CC
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John (Jan) Roettiers
Comments
The standard weight of this coin was 1/31 troy ounce or 15.5 grains.
Before the Great Recoinage of 1817, there is no known evidence to suggest that separate 'prooflike' strikes were issued for the Maundy ceremony, suggesting that the money handed out was identical to the current circulating coinage.
Sp#3392 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1670 MDS3 1675 MDS8 1680 MDS13&14
1671 MDS4 1676 MDS9 1681 MDS15&16
1672 MDS5 1677 MDS10 1682 MDS17&18
1673 MDS6 1678 MDS11 1683 MDS19&20
1674 MDS7 1679 MDS12 1684 MDS21
Before the Great Recoinage of 1817, there is no known evidence to suggest that separate 'prooflike' strikes were issued for the Maundy ceremony, suggesting that the money handed out was identical to the current circulating coinage.
Sp#3392 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1670 MDS3 1675 MDS8 1680 MDS13&14
1671 MDS4 1676 MDS9 1681 MDS15&16
1672 MDS5 1677 MDS10 1682 MDS17&18
1673 MDS6 1678 MDS11 1683 MDS19&20
1674 MDS7 1679 MDS12 1684 MDS21
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1668 | 3% | ||||||||||||||
| 1668 | Prooflike | 0% | |||||||||||||
| 1670 | 7% | ||||||||||||||
| 1671 | 7% | ||||||||||||||
| 1672 | overdate variety exists | 7% | |||||||||||||
| 1673 | 7% | ||||||||||||||
| 1674 | 1.1% | ||||||||||||||
| 1675 | 1.1% | ||||||||||||||
| 1676 | 4% | ||||||||||||||
| 1677 | 9% | ||||||||||||||
| 1678 | overdate variety exists | 2% | |||||||||||||
| 1679 | 
|
42% | |||||||||||||
| 1680 | overdate variety exists | 7% | |||||||||||||
| 1681 |
|
2% | |||||||||||||
| 1682 | overdate variety exists | 7% | |||||||||||||
| 1683 | overdate variety exists | 5% | |||||||||||||
| 1684 | 4% | ||||||||||||||
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
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Numista Rarity index: 53
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 2.17
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2346 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual silver weight: 0.030 oz
Current silver price: 72.98 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232329 Lot 63295 
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13 Jul 2023 | 1676 |
VF (NGC VF Details (Reverse Damage)) |
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232606 Lot 61205
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29 Jan 2026 | 1679 |
UNC (NGC MS63) |
USD 353.80
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232049 Lot 61427
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2 Dec 2020 | 1679 | XF |
The lot includes several items. |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232514 Lot 61161
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27 Mar 2025 | 1681 | XF |
The lot includes several items. |
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