© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Crown - Charles II 2nd bust
1664 year| Silver (.925) | 15.05 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1664 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.05 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#124732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 64·
CC CC CC CC
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Regnal year in Roman numerals
Lettering: XVI
Translation: Sixteenth
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-714), Charles II (1660-85), Second bust (1664).The standard weight of this coin was 15/31 troy ounce or 232.3 grains.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1664 Charles II 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 significant political, social, and economic transformations. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Charles II and the crowned shield of arms, reflects the renewed emphasis on the monarchy and the re-establishment of the traditional hierarchical order. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the 1664 ½ Crown is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of pounds at auction.
