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Auction: 330 - A Selection of Fine World Coins and Medals at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria
Lot: 244

Great Britain, Charles II (1660-1685)

Silver Crown, 1662, Obv. laureate draped bust right, rose below, rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields. Edge reads DECVS ET TVTAMEN. Dated edge. ref. S.3351; ESC 344-.


1662 is the first year of the Charles II crown coinage, designed by Rottier, hence a key date in the series. These coins are usually found weakly struck. This Fineexample, which shows the usual heavy wear on the portrait and a small edge knock, is regardless a nice coin for the first year of this type.


A coin with VF details, small edge knock, usual heavy wear on portrait but still a Fine coin.

Estimate
$1,000 to $1,500