1/2 Crown - Charles II 3rd bust

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1666-1672
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#3363-66, KM#428
Obverse descriptionThird 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 72· CC CC CC CC
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year either in Roman numerals or Latin words
Mint
Mintage1666  - KM#428.1 (3rd smaller bust) -
1666  - KM#428.2 (different reverse die) -
1666  - KM#428.3 (elephant below bust) -
1667  - KM#428.4 (DECIMO NONO) -
1668  - KM#428.4 (VICESIMO) -
1669  - KM#428.4 (VICESIMO PRIMO) -
1670  - KM#428.4 (VICESIMO SECVNDO) -
1671  - KM#428.5 (3rd bust variety) overdate variety exists -
1672  - KM#428.5 (3rd bust variety) -
Catalog ID7161833260
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