1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust; Africa Company obverse
Obverse
1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust; Africa Company reverse
Reverse

1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust Africa Company (1666)

CountryEngland Year1666 Denom1 Crown MetalSilver (.925) Melt £37.49
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1666
Denomination1 Crown
Face value25p
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight30.100g · 0.8952 t oz
Diameter38.6mm
ShapeRound
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink3356
Obverse

Second laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around, elephant below.

CAROLUS·II· DEI·GRATIA

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.

MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· RE·X16 66·

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.8952
Melt value £37.49

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About the 1666 1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust – Africa Company

The 1666 1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust – Africa Company is a circulating 1 crown coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 30.1g and measures 38.6mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1666 1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust – Africa Company worth?

No verified sale of the 1666 1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust – Africa Company has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £37.49 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1666 1 Crown - Charles II 2nd bust – Africa Company?

Check the weight 30.1g and diameter 38.6mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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