England · Charles II (1660–1685)
Angleterre Couronne Double en Or — Charles II, deuxième émission martelée (1661–1662)
About this coin
Obverse
The king’s laureate, draped portrait faces left, with X behind and a crown initial mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
X
Translation
Charles II, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
An oval, ornamented royal shield is crowned and flanked by C and R.
Script: Latin
Lettering
FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA
C R
Translation
Through concord kingdoms flourish.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Crown on the obverse.
Identification and varieties
Undated Restoration hammered coinage. The first gold issue has no value numeral; the second adds the value behind the portrait. Gold and silver issue numbering is not interchangeable.
Measurements
Weights and sizes describe surviving specimens and can vary through manufacture and later wear.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1661–1662) | London (Tower) | Crown (obverse) | X behind bust; second gold issue |