The 1663 Shilling - Charles II (Milled, First Bust)By 1663 the Royal Mint was ready to end hammered coinage and replace it with the milled coinage created by the machine of Peter (Pierre) Blondeau. John and Joseph Roettier, brothers and members of the famous engraver family from the Netherlands, engraved the dies in such a way as to prevent clipping. Coins had either engraved or milled edges.
This is a silver shilling of King Charles II, minted in 1663 at the Tower Mint in London. Diameter 25mm and weight of 5.79g. SCBC: 3371. There is a First Bust Variety, with small changes to the hair and other minor modifications.
The Obverse shows laureate and draped bust of King Charles II, facing right. Legend "CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA".
The edge is straight milled.
The Reverse shows a crowned cruciform coat of arms (Four crowned shields, bearing arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland) with Garter star in centre and Royal cipher (interlinked pairs of Cs) in quarters. Legend "MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX" with date split across top crown.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1663
Monarch/Ruler: Charles II (1660-1685)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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