1673 CHARLES II SILVER CROWN

The 1673 Charles II Silver Crown is a classic late‑17th‑century milled crown, struck during the Restoration period at the Tower Mint, London. This impressive large silver coin features the third laureate and draped bust of Charles II, engraved in the bold, high‑relief style characteristic of early machine‑struck British coinage.

The reverse displays the iconic crowned cruciform shields arranged around the central Garter Star, with the divided date “16 / 73” above. The Latin legend MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX proclaims Charles II as King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland.

The edge is fully milled and lettered with the regnal year — a defining feature of the early milled crown series. Although official mintage figures were not recorded, surviving examples are keenly sought for their historical significance, bold portrait, and impressive large‑module presence in the hand.

This 1673 issue sits firmly within the Restoration coinage reforms that replaced hammered production with fully mechanised minting, making it a cornerstone type for collectors of early milled British silver.

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• Specifications

  • Country: England / Great Britain
  • Year: 1673
  • Denomination: Crown (Five Shillings)
  • Monarch: Charles II
  • Mint: Tower Mint, London
  • Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
  • Weight: Approx. 29–30 g
  • Diameter: 38–39 mm
  • Edge: Milled, lettered with regnal year
  • Obverse: Third laureate and draped bust of Charles II
  • Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter Star; divided date above
  • Mintage: Not recorded
  • Catalogue References: Spink S.3358; KM 435

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