© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Penny - Charles II 1st hammered issue ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1662 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#166216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO
Translation: I Reign Under The Auspice of Christ
Engraver: Thomas Simon
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Hammered coinage (1660-62).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Charles II (1st hammered issue) ND (1660-1662) coin is that it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins that were used during the Commonwealth period. This change in material was a result of the Restoration of the monarchy and the reintroduction of the traditional coinage system. The use of silver in the coinage was seen as a symbol of the restored monarchy's power and wealth.
