4 Pence - Charles II 3rd hammered issue

€174,305.00
IssuerEngland
Year1660-1662
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.0 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3324, KM#290
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Charles II left, denomination behind head to right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX IIII
(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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1660-1662)  - -
Catalog ID1608282660
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