2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue obverse
Obverse
2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue reverse
Reverse

2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue (1660–1662)

CountryEngland Year1660–1662 Denom2 Pence MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£1.43
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1660–1662
Denomination2 Pence
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.060g
Diameter17.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Obv. artistThomas Simon
Rev. artistThomas Simon
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink3310
Obverse

Crowned bust of King Charles II left, crown mintmark above, legend around. Note: no inner circles or mark of value

CAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over short cross fourchee, legend around. Note: mint mark on obverse only.

CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0341
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.43

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About the 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue

The 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue is a circulating 2 pence coin issued from 1660 to 1662, struck in silver. It weighs 1.06g and measures 17mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over short cross fourchee, legend around. Note: mint mark on obverse only.

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

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How much is the 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue worth?

No verified sale of the 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.43 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue?

Check the weight 1.06g and diameter 17mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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