The 1662 Charles II Crown is one of the earliest large silver coins of the restored monarchy, marking the beginning of Britain’s fully milled coinage. Struck at the Tower Mint, London, this impressive crown features the third laureate and draped bust of Charles II, engraved in the bold, high‑relief style characteristic of the early milled period.

The reverse displays the classic cruciform shields arranged around a central garter star, with the divided date above. This design became the defining motif of Restoration‑era crown coinage and remains one of the most recognisable large silver types in British numismatics.

Early milled crowns such as the 1662 issue are prized for their historical importance, substantial weight, and strong visual presence. Well‑preserved examples are increasingly sought after by collectors of Stuart coinage, early machine‑struck silver, and large‑format British crowns.

• Denomination: Crown (5 shillings)
• Date: 1662
• Monarch: Charles II
• Mint: Tower Mint, London
• Metal: Silver (.925 fine, sterling)
• Weight: Approx. 29.0–30.0 g (standard crown issue)
• Diameter: Approx. 38–40 mm
• Mintage: Not precisely recorded; early milled crown issue
• Catalogue references: Spink (S.3354), ESC (English Silver Coinage), other standard British crown references

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