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Coin - Crown, Charles II, Great Britain, 1663
Reg. No: NU 543
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- 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. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 40 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 29.848 g (Weight) |
More information
| Themes this item is part of: | Eugene von Guerard Collection, Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | England |
| DateEra: | 1663 AD |
| Denomination: | Crown (5 Shillings) |
| 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 1662, the date being divided by the crown above the English shield. |
| Edge Description: | In raised lettering, DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI XV |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King Charles II, England, Great Britain, 1663 |
| 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 |
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