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1 Crown - Charles II 4th 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 | 1679-1684 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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 79·
CC CC CC CC
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: TRICESIMO PRIMO
Translation: Thirty first
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 (4th bust) 1679-1684 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660, after a period of republican rule, and his reign saw significant cultural, scientific, and economic developments. The coinage of this period reflects the renewed stability and prosperity of the English monarchy, and the 1 Crown coin is a notable example of this.
