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1 Crown - Charles II 3rd bust
| 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 |
| Years | 1671-1680 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
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 72·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: VICESIMO QVARTO
Translation: Twenty-fourth
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Charles II (3rd bust) 1671-1680 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660, following a period of republican rule, and his reign saw significant political, social, and economic developments, including the Great Fire of London in 1666 and the establishment of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich in 1675. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained consistent in its design and quality, with the 1 Crown coin being a prominent example of the era's numismatic achievements.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1672 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1673 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1676 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1679 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Charles II (3rd bust) 1671-1680 coin.
