2 Pence - Charles II early milled issue

Issuer England
Year 1660-1662
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Pence (1⁄120)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.01 g
Diameter 13 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3318, KM#400
Obverse description Crowned bust of King Charles II left to bottom edge of coin, single-arched crown, no inner circle, denomination behind head to right, legend above, outer toothed border both sides.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS·II·D·G·M·B·F·&·H·REX II
(Translation: Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
Reverse description Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around, initial mark crown on reverse only, legend commences upper right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·
(Translation: I reign under the auspice of Christ)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1660-1662) - -
Numisquare ID 6909183550
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