England · Charles II (1660–1685)
英格兰六便士——查尔斯二世，第一版锤制币（1660–1662）
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About this coin
The first restoration sixpence has neither VI behind the portrait nor enclosing inner circles. A crown begins the obverse inscription.
Obverse
The crowned king faces left; the legend surrounds the portrait.
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 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 | No value numeral; no inner circles | Crown on obverse only. |
ND (1660–1662)No value numeral; no inner circles
Crown on obverse only.