½ Crown - Charles II 1st bust

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1663
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 15.05 g
Diameter 33.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
27920
References Sp# 3361,
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# 419
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

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

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 63·
CC CC CC CC

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Edge

Regnal year in Roman numerals

Lettering: XV

Translation: Fifteenth

Comments

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

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1663  Photo $ 960 $ 2500 $ 8300

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 34753
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 8700.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094
Lot 34753
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2021 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 8700.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33773
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 6600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232403
Lot 63267
Internet Archive
11 Jan 2024 XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Charles II (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 3 - 4 World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3110
Lot 31351
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2023 XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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