2 Pence - Charles II 3rd hammered issue

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1660-1662
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pence (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.0 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3326, KM#401
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Charles II left, mark of value behind head, within inner beaded circle, legend around.  Note: crown mintmark on both sides
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRI·FRA·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 within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[mm]·CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO·
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1660-1662)  - mm. Crown -
Catalog ID1701585840
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