Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Hammered coinage, Second issue, with mark of value. This denomination is given in pence, XXX, ie. 2 shillings and 6 pence.
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of the King facing left; behind head, XXX; around, (mm. crown) CAROLVS II D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX, double striking
Reverse Description
Square topped shield on a cross fleury, quartered with the arms of England and France combined (in 1st and 4th quarters), Scotland and Ireland; around, (mm. crown) . CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO . (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Spink & Son Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
1660-1662 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1660-1662
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
10
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.967 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 3313 Pages
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2761 Pages
