1 Crown - Charles II Pattern `Petition` Crown

€94,455.00
IssuerEngland
Year1663
TypePatterns
Value1 Crown
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Thomas Simon
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3354A, KM#PnB33
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS II·DEI·GRA
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields of arms, representing England, Scotland, Ireland and France, with interlinked C`s in angles, divided date above and legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· MAG BRI · FR ET · HIB REX · 16 63 HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Shame on he who thinks evil on it)
EdgePlain with double band of raised lettering.
Mint
Mintage1663  - Pattern -
Catalog ID3072150920
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