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 KING CHARLES II CROWN WITH ROSE BELOW £ 239.90 |
 | 1662 Rose below Crown scarce £ 224.30 |
 | Crown 1696 octavo edge £ 771.70 |
 | 1697 William III Half Crown C. Silver Coin. £ 125.50 |
 | NICE KING CHARLES THE II 1662 SILVER CROWN XF45 £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1696 Y KING WILLIAM III HALFCROWN - YORK MINT - OCTAVO - RARE COIN £ 185.00 |
 | 1745 George II LIMA Half Crown Silver S.3695 + Original Spink & Son Ticket! £ 260.70 |
 | George I Silver Shilling South Sea Company 1723 Early Milled EF £ 360.64 |
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