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1 Shilling - Charles II 1st milled bust
| Silver (.925) | 6.0 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1669 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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 63·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.
Edge
Milled
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.Die varieties:
Sp#3371, KM#418.1 (1663) first bust;
Sp#3372, KM#418.2 (1663-69) first bust variety (1 leaf at top of wreath, 3 curls behind head);
Sp#3373, KM#418.3 (1666) first bust variety, elephant below bust;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Charles II (1st milled bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in England. Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660, after a period of republican rule, and his coinage was an important symbol of the restored monarchy. The milled bust on the coin was a new design feature, replacing the earlier hammered coinage, and it was meant to signify the king's authority and power. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a departure from the earlier copper coins, and it reflected the growing wealth and prosperity of the English economy during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1663 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - Charles II (1st milled bust) 1663-1669 coin.
