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½ Crown - Charles II 1st bust
1663 year| Silver (.925) | 15.05 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.05 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 63·
CC CC CC CC
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Regnal year in Roman numerals
Lettering: XV
Translation: Fifteenth
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 15/31 troy ounce or 232.3 grains.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1663 Charles II 1st bust ½ Crown coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Charles II had recently been restored to the throne following the Commonwealth period, and the country was undergoing a series of reforms and restorations. This coin, with its silver content and detailed design, reflects the renewed sense of prosperity and stability in England during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1663 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust) 1663 coin.
