The 1670 Crown - Charles II (Second Bust)After the execution of Charles I in 1649, rule passed to the Commonwealth and later the Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell. Charles II was exiled in Europe after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Charles returned in 1660 and the British monarchy was restored.
The Obverse shows the second bust of Charles II.The coin is one of the first examples of mill striking as production moved from traditional hammer struck coins. It is made in .925 Sterling Silver.
The year is on the edge as latin words.
There's a couple of variants for this coin.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1670
Monarch/Ruler: Charles II (1660-1685)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1819 George III Silver Crown £ 52.70 |
 | 1679 Charles II Silver Crown TRICESIMO PRIMO Stunning VF 29.356g £ 362.68 |
 | 1670 KING CHARLES II SILVER HALF CROWN - V. SECVNDO - NICE GRADE £ 265.00 |
 | 1686 Great Britain Crown Early Milled James ll £ 465.70 |
 | 🇬🇧~1819 king George lll~L1X silver crown ~#100 £ 83.90 |
 | 1696 Y KING WILLIAM III HALFCROWN - YORK MINT - OCTAVO - RARE COIN £ 185.00 |
 | 1819 .925 Silver George III LIX Full Crown Coin £ 71.42 |
 | 1671 Half Crown Fair Condition Charles II Milled Silver Coin £ 124.99 |
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