1662 CHARLES II CROWN

1662 Charles II Crown

A historically important early milled silver crown of Charles II, dated 1662. This substantial piece marks the beginning of the restored monarchy’s coinage, featuring the classic laureate bust and cruciform shields on the reverse. A desirable large silver coin for collectors of early milled British crowns and Stuart period history.

• 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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