2 Pence - Charles II (3rd hammered issue)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Crowned bust of King Charles II left, mark of value behind head, within inner beaded circle, legend around. Note: crown mintmark on both sides
Lettering: CAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRI·FRA·ET·HIB·REX
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over short cross fourchee within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Lettering: [mm]·CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Charles II (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
2 Pence (Numeric: 0.0083333333333333) (Fraction: 1/120)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Size
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
CAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRI·FRA·ET·HIB·REX
Reverse Lettering
[mm]·CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO·
Comments
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Hammered coinage (1660-62), Third issue, Tower Mint, London.
ESC#2165, North#2772
