1 Crown - Charles II (4th bust; Africa Company)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Fourth laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around, elephant & castle below.
Lettering: CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 81· CC CC CC CC
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Charles II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Crown (Numeric: 0.25) (Fraction: 1/4)
Engravers
Obverse
John Roettier
Reverse
John Roettier
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
30.1 g
Size
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse Lettering
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 81· CC CC CC CC
Comments
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
The elephant and castle under the bust was the badge of the Africa Company who suppled the silver from Guinea, Africa.
