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1 Penny - Charles II Milled coinage ND
| Silver (.925) | 0.5 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1670 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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: John Roetier
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/62 troy ounce or 7.7 grains.House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Milled coinage (1662-85).
(unlisted in Krause SCWC)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Charles II (Milled coinage) ND (1662-1670) 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 coinage was a way to assert his authority and re-establish the monarchy. The milled coinage was a new technology that allowed for more precise and consistent minting, and the use of silver was a symbol of the value and wealth of the English crown.
