Summary
Silver pattern coin struck by Thomas Simon at the Tower Mint, London during the reign of King Charles II (1660-1685) known because of the edge legend as the Reditte crown. The crown is a five shilling coin. This piece has circulated and is worn.
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of Charles II facing right; around, CAROLVS II DEI GRA; below, Simon.
Reverse Description
Four crowned shields, bearing arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, set to form a cross with St. George and dragon within the Garter at centre; in angles, interlinked pairs of Cs; around, MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX 1663, the date being divided by the crown above the English shield.
Edge Description
In raised lettering, REDDITE the rest worn
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Seaby, B.A. Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
1663 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1663
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 -
Engraver
Thomas Simon - Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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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), 29.757 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 3354B Pages
