England · Charles II (1660–1685)
英格兰金 Unite — 查尔斯二世，第二版锤纹币（1661–1662）
About this coin
Obverse
The laureate, draped bust faces left; XX is in the field behind it, with a crown at the start of the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
XX
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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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1661–1662) | London (Tower) | Crown (obverse) | XX behind bust; second gold issue |