1662 Crown Charles II (First Bust, 3350)

1662 Crown Charles First Bust Rose Below Milled Roettier Obverse

The 1662 Crown - Charles II (First Bust, 3350)

Silver Crown of Charles II. The coin was milled using the new machinery of Peter Blondeau at the Tower Mint. There are many variations of this coin including different hair styles and length, and also differing die axis.

Diameter 40mm, weight 29.45g. SCBC 3350.

The Obverse shows a laureate bust of Charles II right. Below is a rose denoting the silver was supplied from mines in the West of England. Artist John Roettiers.

These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.

Edge has raised lettering, DECVS ET TVTAMEN meaning an ornament and a safeguard.

The Reverse is four crowned shields. Garter at centre. Interlocking C's in angles.

Image credit: The Royal Mint
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1662. See Coins and Events of 1662
Monarch/Ruler: Charles II (1660-1685)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins and see which Crown coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1662 Crown Rose Below - British Charles II Silver Coin*786
1662 Crown Rose Below - British Charles II Silver Coin*786
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Charles 2nd Restrike crown 1662 VF-EF
Charles 2nd Restrike crown 1662 VF-EF
£ 47.50
1720 HALFCROWN
1720 HALFCROWN
£ 315.00
1682 Charles II Silver Half Crown
1682 Charles II Silver Half Crown
£ 100.00
Crown 1662 Rose Bellow Charles II  S3350 (T89)
Crown 1662 Rose Bellow Charles II S3350 (T89)
£ 149.99
1662 Crown Charles II - with Rose - Silver Full Crown
1662 Crown Charles II - with Rose - Silver Full Crown
£ 89.00
1672 Charles II Crown Inset F+ Grade In Sterling Silver Bowl, 167g Solid Silver
1672 Charles II Crown Inset F+ Grade In Sterling Silver Bowl, 167g Solid Silver
£ 343.30
1696 King William III Silver Crown, Octavo edge S3470, 39mm 29.18g, Very Nice
1696 King William III Silver Crown, Octavo edge S3470, 39mm 29.18g, Very Nice
£ 320.00

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