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 King Charles II Half Crown - Low Grade - Silver British Coin £ 75.00 |
 | 1670 KING CHARLES II SILVER HALF CROWN - V. SECVNDO - NICE GRADE £ 265.00 |
 | 1689 William & Mary Silver Half Crown Coin £ 414.70 |
 | 1670 error HALF CROWN Coin CHARLES II (1660 - 1685) 14.85grams ESC467A S3365 £ 1,299.99 |
 | KING GEORGE THE I 1723 SILVER CROWN AU50 £ 2,250.00 |
 | 1676 Half crown V. Octavo - Charles II British Silver Coin High Grade*842 £ 650.00 |
 | 1689 William & Mary Silver Half Crown, Lettered Edge British Coin £ 185.82 |
 | 1745 George II Early Milled Silver Lima Half Crown £ 195.00 |
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