2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue

€33,169.00
IssuerEngland
Year1660-1662
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pence (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.06 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Thomas Simon
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3310, KM#399
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Charles II left, crown mintmark above, legend around.  Note: no inner circles or mark of value
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRIT·FR·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 short cross fourchee, legend around.  Note: mint mark on obverse only
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1660-1662)  - mm. Crown -
Catalog ID1293239660
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