England · Charles II (1660–1685)
Groat d’Angleterre — Charles II, émission guillochée non datée (1662–1670)
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About this coin
The early machine-struck groat retains a crowned left-facing portrait and quartered shield. It is undated and lacks the inner circles of the late hammered design.
Obverse
The crowned bust faces left towards the edge, with IIII behind and no inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CAROLVS II D G M B F & H REX
IIII
Translation
Charles II, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A quartered royal shield crosses a short ornamental cross, without an inner circle.
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 early milled issue. Dating is conventional; the numeral IIII distinguishes this fourpence from the similar threepence.
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 (1662–1670) | London (Tower) | Crown | IIII; no inner circles |