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1 Penny - Charles II incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 0.5 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1684 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned C dividing date with mark of value above and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16 70·
C
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roetier
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/62 troy ounce or 7.7 grains.Sp#3392 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1670 MDS3 1675 MDS8 1680 MDS14
1671 MDS4 1676 MDS9 1681 MDS15&16
1672 MDS5 1677 MDS10 1682 MDS17&18
1673 MDS6 1678 MDS11 1683 MDS19&20
1674 MDS7 1679 MDS12&13 1684 MDS21
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny coin from Charles II's reign is that it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins that were used during his father's reign, King Charles I. This change in material was likely due to the increasing demand for silver coins and the desire to create a more durable and valuable currency. The use of silver in the 1 Penny coin also signified a shift towards a more standardized and reliable currency system in England during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1682 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Charles II (incl. Maundy) 1670-1684 coin.
