1 Crown - Charles II 1st bust, Pattern

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1663
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Crown
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland around central Garter star with interlinked C`s in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 63·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1663  - Proof - 6
Catalog ID6034236770
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