England · Charles II (1660–1685)
Sixpence d’Angleterre — Charles II, deuxième émission au marteau (1660–1662)
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About this coin
The second issue adds VI behind the head while retaining the open design without inner circles. It precedes the enclosed third-issue design.
Obverse
The crowned king faces left, with VI behind the head; there is no inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
VI
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 on obverse only
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 | VI; no inner circles; stop over shield | |||
| ND (1660–1662) | London (Tower) | Crown | VI; no inner circles; punctuation variety | Obverse legend includes CAROLV.S. |
ND (1660–1662)VI; no inner circles; stop over shield
ND (1660–1662)VI; no inner circles; punctuation variety
Obverse legend includes CAROLV.S.