1 Crown - Charles II 4th bust, Africa Company

€12,945.00
IssuerEngland
Year1681
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Crown
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight30.1 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3360, KM#445.2
Obverse descriptionFourth laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around, elephant & castle below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·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· REX·16 81· CC CC CC CC
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1681  - TRICESIMO TERTIO -
Catalog ID9624411630
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