England · Charles II (1660–1685)

英格兰六便士——查尔斯二世,第三版锤制币(1660–1662)

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About this coin

The final hammered sixpence combines VI with inner circles. Crown-mark punctuation and flan thickness distinguish recorded varieties.

Obverse

A crowned left-facing portrait and VI are enclosed by an inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering

CAROLVS II D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX
VI

Translation

Charles II, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.

Reverse

The quartered shield and fork-ended cross are enclosed by an inner circle.

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

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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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower)CrownNo stops beside crown
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower)CrownNo stops; large reverse crown
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower)CrownStop to left of crown
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower)CrownCrown between stops
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower)CrownThicker flan
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower) · CrownNo stops beside crown
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower) · CrownNo stops; large reverse crown
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower) · CrownStop to left of crown
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower) · CrownCrown between stops
ND (1660–1662)London (Tower) · CrownThicker flan

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