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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 | 1745 George II Early Milled Silver Lima Half Crown £ 215.00 |
 | 1689 Wiliiam III & Mary II - Great Britain Early Milled Half-Crown Coin £ 167.50 |
 | Great Britain 1823 Crown Coin, Milled Era (1816-1837), Uncertified £ 94.30 |
 | 1664 Charles II Silver Crown – Second Bust, Early Milled, 29.11g £ 79.99 |
 | 1670 United Kingdom Half Crown - Charles II - KM# 428, Sp# 3363-3366 £ 158.59 |
 | 1819 George III LIX Crown Coin (See Description) £ 244.99 |
 | 1746 George II Lima 6/5 Silver Half Crown Coin £ 245.10 |
 | 1676 Charles II Early Milled Silver Half Crown, Scarce £ 260.00 |
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