England · Charles II (1660–1685)
Demi-couronne d’Angleterre — Charles II, première émission frappée au marteau (1660–1662)
About this coin
Obverse
The crowned, draped bust faces left, with long hair over the shoulders. No value numeral is present.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
Translation
Charles II, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A square-topped quartered shield lies over a long fork-ended cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Translation
I reign under Christ’s guidance.
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 (1660–1662) | London (Tower) | Crown (obverse) | No stop above reverse shield | |||
| ND (1660–1662) | London (Tower) | Crown (obverse) | Stop above reverse shield |