1 Crown - Charles II 4th bust Africa Company (1681)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1681 |
| Denomination | 1 Crown |
| Face value | 25p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 30.100g · 0.8952 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Regnal year in Latin: Regnal year in Latin / TERTIO TERTIO |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Obv. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Rev. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3360 |
Fourth laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around, elephant & castle below.
CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 81· CC CC CC CC
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The 1681 1 Crown - Charles II 4th 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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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.