1 Crown - Charles II 1st bust; Pattern

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Type Pattern
Year 1663
Value 1 Crown
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold
Diameter 38.6 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
184050

Obverse

First 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 of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland around central Garter star with interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 63·

Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roettier

Comments

Wilson and Rasmussen #51, ESC-356 (R6), unlisted in Krause or Spink.

Images of piece sold by Heritage Auctions, Auction #3071, 6 January 2019, lot #34220. 288,000.00 USD in PR58 NGC slab.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1663  6 Proof

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