© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Broad - Charles II Pattern
1660 year| Silver | 8.08 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1660 |
| Value | 1 Broad |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.08 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#353578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms, legend around, divided date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAGNA · OPERA · DOMINI · 16 + 60 ·
Translation: Great are the works of the Lord
Engraver: Thomas Simon
Edge
Plain
Comment
This pattern broad in silver was designed and engraved by Thomas Simon in 1660 to commemorate the restoration of the monarchy and Charles II's accession to the throne. The entire mintage of 1660-dated milled coinage in Britain consists of patterns.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Broad - Charles II (Pattern) 1660 from England is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The Restoration of the monarchy had just taken place, and Charles II was newly crowned king. This coin was minted as a pattern coin, meaning it was not meant for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It features a unique design, with the king's portrait on one side and a crowned shield on the other. The coin's silver content and weight also make it stand out, as it was minted with a higher purity of silver than other coins of the time.
