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1 Crown - Charles II 4th bust, Africa Company
| Issuer | England |
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| Year | 1681 |
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| Reference(s) | Sp#3360, KM#445.2 |
| Obverse description | Fourth laureate and draped bust of King Charles II facing right, with flowing drapery at the truncation, the legend encircling the effigy. Beneath the bust appears the elephant and castle privy mark, denoting coinage produced with metal supplied by the Royal African Company. The portrait reflects the refined engraving style of John Roettier, with naturalistic facial features and a prominent laurel wreath. |
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| Obverse lettering | CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA (Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God) |
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| Reverse lettering | MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 81· CC CC CC CC (Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland) |
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