1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust, Africa Company

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1666
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Crown
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight30.1 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3356, KM#422.2
Obverse descriptionSecond laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around, elephant below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C`s in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· RE·X16 66·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1666  - -
Catalog ID1058797920
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