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2 Guineas - Charles II 1st bust
| Gold (.917) | 17.07 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1673 |
| Value | 2 Guineas |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around interlinked C's with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 64·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Comment
Obverse die varieties:Sp#3333, KM#425.1 (1664-73) First laureate bust, pointed truncation;
Sp#3334, KM#425.2 (1664 only) Similar, elephant below bust.
These coins were struck in 22 carat gold to two different weight standards:
Heavy issue (1664-69) Struck at 21 13/15 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 45/82 troy ounce (263.4 grains).
Light issue (1671) Struck at 22¼ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 48/89 troy ounce (258.9 grains).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Guineas - Charles II (1st bust) coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the British East India Company's transactions in India. Due to the long distance and the need for a standardized currency, the British East India Company adopted the 2 Guineas coin as their official currency for trade in India, which helped to promote the coin's circulation and use in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Guineas - Charles II (1st bust) 1664-1673 coin.
