Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of Charles II, facing right; around, CAROLVS . II . DEI . GRATIA
Reverse Description
Four crowned shields, bearing the arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, formed to make a cross with the Star of the Garter at the centre; in the angles, two interlinked Cs; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1663, the date being divided by the crown above the English arms.
Edge Description
straight milled
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr H. Hart, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1663 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London
The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at the time this coin was struck and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint -
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.785 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3371 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
