Summary
Undated silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
First coinage with no mark of value.
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of Charles II, facing left; around, (mm. crown) CAROLVS . II . D . G . MAG . BRIT . FRAN. ET . HIB REX.
Reverse Description
Square topped shield quartered with the arms of England and France combined (in 1st and 4th quarters), Scotland and Ireland, on a cross fleury; around, CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO . (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Spink & Son Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1660-1662 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
10
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Overall Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.946 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 3309 Pages
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2765 Pages
