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4 Pence - Charles II Milled issue ND
| Silver (.925) | 2.0 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1670 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over short cross fleurée, legend around.
Note: no inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Milled coinage (1662-85).The standard weight of this coin was 2/31 troy ounce or 31 grains.
KM#291 Krause & Mischler SCWC 1601-1700 Listed under Hammered Coinage with a date of 1660-62.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pence - Charles II (Milled issue) 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 issue of this coin was a new design, replacing the earlier hammered coins, and it featured a more detailed and realistic portrait of the king. This coin was also made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used in everyday transactions throughout England and its territories. Despite its small denomination, the 4 Pence coin was an important part of the currency system and was widely used by the general population.
