Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Crown
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Milled coinage
The crown is a five shilling coin. The coins were produced on the new mill and screw method under the direction of Peter Blondeau.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Charles II facing right; around, CAROLVS . II . DEI . GRATIA
Reverse Description
Four crowned shields, bearing arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, set to form a cross with the Star of the Garter at centre; in angles, interlinked pairs of Cs; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1679, the date being divided by the crown above the English shield.
Edge Description
In raised lettering, DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI TRICESIMO PRIMO
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1679 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
London Tower (Mint), London, England, Great Britain, 1679
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 -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
37 mm (Outside Diameter), 29.921 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 3359 Pages
