Summary
Undated silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
The halfcrown was current at 2 shillings 6 pence
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, arranged to form a cross shape with the Star of the Garter at the centre; in angles, two interlinked Cs; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1676, the date being divided by the crown above the English shield.
Edge Description
In raised lettering, DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO OCTAVO
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Alfred Chitty, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1676 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Overall Dimensions
32.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.382 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 3367 Pages
