6 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue

€175,189.00
IssuerEngland
Year1660-1662
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.92 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Thomas Simon
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3309, KM#402
Obverse descriptionCrowned portrait of King Charles II left, legend around.  Note: crown mintmark at 12 o`clock
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRIT·FRAN·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 cross fourchée, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1660-1662)  - mm. Crown -
Catalog ID9213223880
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