1 Penny - Charles II 1st hammered issue; Crown mintmark obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Charles II 1st hammered issue; Crown mintmark reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Charles II 1st hammered issue Crown mintmark (1660–1662)

CountryEngland Year1660–1662 Denom1 Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£0.75
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1660–1662
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.560g
Diameter14.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Obv. artistThomas Simon
Rev. artistThomas Simon
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink3311
Obverse

Crowned bust of King Charles II left, legend around. Note: no inner circles or mark of value, mintmark at 12 o'clock.

CAROLVS·II·D·G·M·B·F & H·REX

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over forked cross, legend around.

CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0180
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.75

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About the 1660 1 Penny - Charles II 1st hammered issue – Crown mintmark

The 1660 1 Penny - Charles II 1st hammered issue – Crown mintmark is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1660 to 1662, struck in silver. It weighs 0.56g and measures 14mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over forked cross, legend around.

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

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Check the weight 0.56g and diameter 14mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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