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1 Crown - Charles II 1st bust; Pattern
1662 year| Gold | 52.74 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 52.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#282656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Comment
Probably only 6-10 examples in existence.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Crown - Charles II (1st bust; Pattern) 1662 from England is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The Restoration of the monarchy had taken place just two years prior, in 1660, and Charles II was determined to re-establish the coinage of the country, which had been in disarray during the Commonwealth period. The 1662 Pattern Crown was a new design, featuring a more realistic portrait of the king and a new reverse design, and it was intended to be a symbol of the new era of stability and prosperity that Charles II hoped to bring to England.
