Summary

Silver coin; Denomination: Twopence
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)

The last of the hammered coinage and the first of the specifically struck coins for the Maundy ceremony held on Holy Thursday. From 1668 the Maundy twopence coins were dated.

Obverse Description

Crowned and draped bust of Charles II, facing left; in field behind head the denomination, II around, CAROLVS . II . D . G . M . B . F. & H . 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, (mm. crown) CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)

Edge Description

Plain

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