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½ Crown - Charles II 3rd hammered issue

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom)
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1660-1662
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 14.8 g
Diameter 35 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
230274
References Sp# 3321
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).
, KM# 410
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, North# 2761
Jeffrey James North. English Hammered Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (4 volumes).
, ESC# 456
Maurice Bull, Alan Rayner; 2020. English Silver Coinage Since 1649 (7th Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Crowned bust of King Charles II left within inner circle, denomination behind, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLVS·II·D·G:MAG:BR:FR:ET:HIB:REX
XXX

Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRISTO ∙ AVSPICE ∙ REGNO

Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)

Comments

House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Hammered coinage (1660-62), Third issue.

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Heritage Auctions
2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403
Lot 25112
Internet Archive
8 Sep 2024 XF
(NGC XF Details (Environmental Damage))
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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