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1 Crown - Charles II 1st bust
1662 year| Silver (.925) | 30.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 62·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Comment
Legend re-arranged, no rose below bust, edge dated, coin orientation.The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1662 Charles II 1 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 process of rebuilding and renewal. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the king and a crowned shield, reflects this sense of renewal and the re-establishment of the monarchy. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure consistency and accuracy in trade, highlighting the importance of currency as a tool for facilitating economic growth and development during this time.
