© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Double Crown - Charles II 1st Issue ND
| Gold | 4.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1662 |
| Value | 2 Crowns (½) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal shield of arms dividing royal cypher, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· FLORENT · CONCORDIA · REGNA ·
C R
Translation: Through concord kingdoms flourish
Comment
House of Stuart restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Hammered coinage, 1st Issue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Crown - Charles II (1st Issue) ND (1660-1662) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in England. Charles II had recently been restored to the throne following the Commonwealth period, and the country was still recovering from the effects of the Civil War and the execution of Charles I. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period is considered to be some of the most beautiful and iconic in English history, with the Double Crown being a particularly notable example. Its design features a crowned bust of Charles II on the obverse, and a crowned shield on the reverse, symbolizing the power and authority of the restored monarchy.
