1/2 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1664
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15.05 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3362, KM#421
Obverse descriptionSecond laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, interlinked C`s in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 64· CC CC CC CC
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Roman numerals
Mint
Mintage1664  - -
Catalog ID5527201610
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