Double Crown - Charles II 2nd Issue

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1660-1662
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Crowns (1/2)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3305, KM#414
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King Charles II left, legend around.  Note: no mark of value behind bust
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 descriptionCrowned royal shield of arms dividing royal cypher, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· FLORENT · CONCORDIA · REGNA · C R
(Translation: Through concord kingdoms flourish)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1660-1662)  - mm. Crown -
Catalog ID6803256470
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