England · Charles II (1660–1685)
英格兰宽版试金币 — 查尔斯二世，银币（1662年）
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About this coin
A silver trial preserves the design of the 1662 gold broad. It is an off-metal experiment, rather than an ordinary silver twenty-shilling circulation coin.
Obverse
A laureate, draped and cuirassed bust faces left. Some dies carry a small S beneath it.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CAR II D G M BR FR ET HI REX
Translation
Charles II, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
The royal shield is crowned, with the date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering
FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA 1662
Translation
Through concord kingdoms flourish.
Mints and mintmarks
London; short-lived mechanised issue preceding the guinea.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No visible S on the recorded silver trial.
Identification and varieties
The 1662 gold broad was produced as currency in March–April. It differs from the medallic pieces dated 1660. Die states and signatures separate varieties.
Measurements
Measurements refer to individual specimens.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1662 | London (Tower) | Unsigned | Silver off-metal trial; plain edge |