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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 | 1670 Half Crown V Secvndo - Charles II British Silver Coin*778 £ 775.00 |
 | 1670 KING CHARLES II SILVER HALF CROWN - V over S in CAROLVS £ 295.00 |
 | 1671 Crown - Charles II British Silver Coin - Nice £ 360.00 |
 | 1682 Charles II Silver Half Crown £ 100.00 |
 | 1696 King William III Silver Crown, Octavo edge S3470, 39mm 29.18g, Very Nice £ 320.00 |
 | 1708 E Anne Silver Half Crown Coin - Edinburgh Mint £ 151.50 |
 | 1673 Charles II Silver Crown Coin UK 17thC Large Historic £ 208.69 |
 | 1701 William III Half Crown Coin .925 Silver 14.9 Grams United Kingdom £ 208.70 |
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