The 1663 Crown - Charles II (First Bust, 3354)1663 Silver Crown (5 shillings) of King Charles II. The coin was milled using the new mill and screw machinery of Peter Blondeau at the Tower Mint (Royal Mint, London).
Diameter 40mm, weight 29.8g. SCBC 3354, where the shields were altered.
These coins can be found under £200 in fine, but the price quickly rises to five figures in EF condition.
There are a few variations, one with no stops on the reverse, and a rare one where the edge is not dated.
1663 also saw two pattern coins by Thomas Simon. Known as the "Petition" crown and the "Reddite' crown. They are extremely rare and could fetch more £500,000.
The Obverse shows a laureated bust of Charles II right. Legend "CAROLVS.II.DEI.GRATIA" (Charles II by the Grace of God).
Edge has raised lettering, "DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI XV" meaning an ornament and a safeguard, together with the regnal date in Roman numerals.
The Reverse is four crowned shields. Star of the Garter at centre. Interlocking C's in angles. Legend "MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX" with date divided at top.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1663
Monarch/Ruler: Charles II (1660-1685)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1663 Crown Charles II British Silver Coin £ 299.00 |
 | 1663 THOMAS SIMON PETITION CROWN. £ 3,750.00 |
 | 1663 Silver Crown Charles ll £ 198.30 |
 | Charles II 1663 silver crown £ 250.30 |
 | GEORGE II. Crown. 1743. Roses. Nearly Extremely Fine. 13925 £ 1,450.00 |
 | 1676 Half crown V. Octavo - Charles II British Silver Coin High Grade*842 £ 650.00 |
 | 1695 William III Silver Crown, First Bust. OCTAVO Edge. £ 150.00 |
 | 1745 George II Early Milled Silver Lima Half Crown £ 195.00 |
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