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1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust; Africa Company
1666 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 | 1666 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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· RE·X16 66·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.The elephant under the bust was the badge of the Africa Company who supplied the silver from Guinea, Africa.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1666 Charles II 1 Crown coin is that it was issued during a time of great change and upheaval in England. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles II, who had recently been restored to the throne following the Commonwealth period, a time of republican rule that lasted from 1649 to 1660. The coin's design features Charles II's second bust, which was introduced in 1666 and was characterized by a more mature and regal portrait of the king. Additionally, the coin was minted during a time when the British Empire was expanding and the Africa Company, which was established in 1612, was playing a significant role in the English colonization of Africa. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.
