1 Penny - Charles II 3rd hammered issue

€244,559.00
IssuerEngland
Year1660-1662
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3327, KM#398
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Charles II left, mark of value behind, legend around.  Note: inner circle added, mintmark at 12 o`clock.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II·D·G·M·B·F·ET·HIB·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.  Note: inner circle added, mintmark at 12 o`clock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO
(Translation: I Reign Under The Auspice of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1660-1662)  - mm. Crown -
Catalog ID7333914950
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