The 1660-61 Shilling Charles II First Hammered Issue by Thomas SimonThe first hammered issue of the Charles II shilling, engraved by Thomas Simon. Not long afterwards the coinage moved to milled coins. SCBC: 3308.
The Obverse shows the crowned bust of Charles II. Legend is "CAROLVS. II. D. G. MAG. BRIT. FR. ET. HIB. REX".
The Reverse is a long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, more squat smaller harp with seven strings, no stop above shield. Legend: "CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO". Variants may have different sized harps.
The coin shown is graded as AU55 and is rare in this condition. These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1660. See Coins and Events of 1660
Monarch/Ruler: Charles II (1660-1685)
Category: Shillings. See more Shilling coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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