½ Crown - Charles II 3rd bust

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1666-1672
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 15.05 g
Diameter 34 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
12861
References Sp# 3363-66,
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
KM# 428
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Third laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA

Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Roettier

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 72·
CC CC CC CC

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roettier

Edge

Regnal year either in Roman numerals or Latin words

Lettering: VICESIMO QVARTO

Translation: Twenty-fourth

Comments

Coins bearing the elephant mark below the bust were struck from silver mined in western Africa and brought back to England by the Company of Royal Adventurers Trading to Africa, which was renamed the Royal African Company (RAC) in 1672.

The standard weight of this coin was 15/31 troy ounce or 232.3 grains.

Obverse die and edge varieties:

Sp#3363, KM#428.1 (1666) Third, smaller bust, regnal year in numerals;
Sp#3363, KM#428.2 (1666) Similar, different reverse die;
Sp#3364, KM#428.3 (1666) Similar, elephant below bust;
Sp#3365, KM#428.4 (1667-70) Similar, regnal year in words;
Sp#3366, KM#428.5 (1671-72) Third bust variety.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1666  0% KM#428.1 (3rd smaller bust)
1666  0% KM#428.2 (different reverse die)
1666  Photo 0% KM#428.3 (elephant below bust)
1667  0% KM#428.4 (DECIMO NONO)
1668  5% KM#428.4 (VICESIMO)
1669  0% KM#428.4 (VICESIMO PRIMO)
1670  Photo 29% KM#428.4 (VICESIMO SECVNDO)
1671  Photo 48% KM#428.5 (3rd bust variety) overdate variety exists
1672  14% KM#428.5 (3rd bust variety)

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Numista Rarity index: 81 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97172
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 1666 – KM#428.3 (elephant below bust) VF
(NGC VF25)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232310
Lot 62313
Internet Archive
2 Mar 2023 1666 – KM#428.3 (elephant below bust) VG
(NGC VG10)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)
Heritage Auctions
2020 April 24 - 27 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3083
Lot 32464
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2020 1670 – KM#428.4 (VICESIMO SECVNDO) VF
(PCGS VF35)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232103
Lot 63449
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2021 1671 – KM#428.5 (3rd bust variety) overdate variety exists XF
(NGC XF40)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (3rd bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232211
Lot 63498
Internet Archive
10 Mar 2022 1671 – KM#428.5 (3rd bust variety) overdate variety exists VG
(NGC VG10)
USD 198.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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