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6 Pence - Charles II 3rd hammered issue ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1662 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner circle, legend around.
Note: crown mintmark at 12 o'clock
Script: Latin
Lettering: · CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Engraver: Thomas Simon
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Hammered coinage (1660-62).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin of Charles II (3rd hammered issue) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. The coin was issued between 1660 and 1662, a period known as the Restoration, when the monarchy was re-established after a period of republican rule. This coin was one of the first to be issued under the restored monarchy, and its design reflects the new political climate, featuring an image of Charles II on the obverse and a crowned shield on the reverse. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coinage of this period is considered to be of high quality and is highly sought after by collectors today.
