Crown
1662 Crown Charles II (First Bust)
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The coin was milled using the new machinery of Peter Blondeau at the Tower Mint. There are many variations of this coin including different hair styles and length.
1847 Crown – Gothic Crown
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The 1847 Gothic Crown is one of the most beautiful coins ever minted. They are quite rare as only 8,000 were minted. The Gothic Portrait was designed by William Wyon.
1977 Crown – Silver Jubilee
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Issued to commemorate Elizabeth II's 25 years on the throne. This was the second of the decimal crowns and was denominated as 25 pence when released (previously, crowns were five shillings).
1900 Crown – Victoria
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St George and the dragon not only appeared on gold sovereigns but also on some crowns. The Regnal date on the edge is in Roman numerals. For 1900, this could be LXIII or LXIV.
1931 Wreath Crown – George V
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The Reverse is the Wreath Crown, designed by George Kruger Gray. It is a circle made of roses and thistles joined by pairs of smaller shamrocks with a crown in the centre.
1936 Wreath Crown – George V
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The wreath crown design was used between 1927-36 (none minted in 1935 when the 'Rocking Horse' design was used for the 25th Jubilee). Low mintages each year. They are beautiful coins and very collectable.
1643 Crown – Charles I
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A large silver coin with diameter 44mm, weight 28.816g. The Obverse shows Charles on horseback carrying a sword. There are a large number of variations of Charles I crowns.
1686 Crown – First Bust – James II
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Silver crown (5 shillings) of King James II, dated 1686. Edge show regnal date SECVNDO. Minted at the Tower Mint, London. Variants can have stops or no stops.
1671 Crown – Charles II
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After the execution of Charles I in 1649, rule passed to the Commonwealth. Charles II returned in 1660 and the British Monarchy was restored. The Obverse shows the second bust of Charles II.