Description
Denomination: Silver crown
Period: House of Stuart
Date: 1674
Origin: London mint
Condition: Fine+/VF
Obverse: Third laureate bust. right. CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. interlinked C’s in angles. edge states regnal year XVI
Size and Weight: 37mm. 29.49g
References: Spink 3355
Features and Provenance: Born in 1630 to Charles I. On the execution of his father in 1649. he spent the next eleven years devoted to regaining the thrones of England and Scotland and wresting power from Cromwell. It was not until his thirtieth birthday and following Cromwell’s death that he was able to regain the throne and restore the monarchy. He was crowned in 1661. He is well known for his humour. gaining him the epithet ‘Merry Monarch’; he also had several mistresses. Nell Gwynne being the most famous. bearing him two sons. whereas his poor wife Catherine of Braganza was barren.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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