1 Penny - Charles II Milled coinage

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1662-1670
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 0.5 g
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
53808
References Sp# 3389
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.

Obverse

Crowned bust of King Charles II left, mark of value behind head, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS·II·D·G·M·B·F & H·REX

Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roetier

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO

Translation: I Reign Under The Auspice of Christ

Engraver: John Roetier

Comments

The standard weight of this coin was 1/62 troy ounce or 7.7 grains.

House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Milled coinage (1662-85).

(unlisted in Krause SCWC)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1662-1670) 

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