2 Guineas - Charles II 1st bust

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1664-1673
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Guineas (2)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight17.07 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3333, Sp#3334, KM#425
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate bust of King Charles II right, legend around.  Note: pointed truncation
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around interlinked C`s with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 64·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1664  - KM#425.1, heavy issue (263.4 grains) -
1664  - KM#425.2 (elephant below bust), heavy issue (263.4 grains) -
1665  - KM#425.1, heavy issue (263.4 grains) -
1669  - KM#425.1, heavy issue (263.4 grains) -
1671  - KM#425.1, light issue (258.9 grains) -
1673  - KM#425.1 -
Catalog ID1140894380
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