England · Charles II (1660–1685)

英格兰金 Unite — 查尔斯二世,首版锤纹币(1660–1661)

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About this coin

The first Restoration unite has no numeral behind the king. The crowned shield and concord motto accompany a laureate portrait in place of the crowned Stuart portraits used before the Commonwealth.

Obverse

The laureate, draped bust faces left, with a crown initial mark and abbreviated royal titles.

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

An oval, ornamented royal shield is crowned and flanked by C and R.

Script: Latin

Lettering

FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA
C R

Translation

Through concord kingdoms flourish.

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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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (1660–1661)London (Tower)Crown (obverse)No value numeral; first gold issue
ND (1660–1661)London (Tower) · Crown (obverse)No value numeral; first gold issue

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