England · Charles II (1660–1685)
Groat d’Angleterre — Charles II, troisième émission au marteau (1660–1662)
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About this coin
This small silver fourpence belongs to the last hammered issue. The value is shown as IIII beside the crowned portrait.
Obverse
A crowned left-facing portrait has IIII behind it.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CAROLVS II D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX
IIII
Translation
Charles II, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A quartered royal shield lies over a fork-ended cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Translation
I reign with Christ as my guide.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Crown
Identification and varieties
Undated restoration coinage. The year range is an attribution, not an inscription. Punctuation and abbreviated titles vary by die.
Measurements
Specimen measurements vary with striking and wear.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1660–1662) | London (Tower) | Crown | IIII; third hammered issue |