1/2 Guinea - Charles II 1st bust

€27,922.00
IssuerEngland
Year1669-1672
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Guinea (1/2)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight4.19 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3347, KM#431
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate bust of King Charles II right, legend around.  Note: pointed truncation with lock of hair to front
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around interlinked C`s with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16· 69·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1669  - Heavy issue (65.9 grains) -
1670  - Light issue (64.7 grains) -
1671  - Light issue (64.7 grains) -
1672  - Light issue (64.7 grains) -
Catalog ID2441425380
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