1 Penny - Charles II 1st hammered issue

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1660-1662
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Thomas Simon
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3311, KM#396
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Charles II left, legend around.  Note: no inner circles or mark of value, mintmark at 12 o`clock.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II·D·G·M·B·F & H·REX
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO
(Translation: I Reign Under The Auspice of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1660-1662)  - -
Catalog ID2458704220
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