2 Pence - Charles II 2nd hammered issue (1660–1662)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1660–1662 |
| Denomination | 2 Pence |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.060g |
| Diameter | 17.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Obv. artist | Thomas Simon |
| Rev. artist | Thomas Simon |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3316 |
Crowned bust of King Charles II left, denomination behind, crown mintmark above, legend around. No inner circle.
CAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX
Quartered shield of arms over short cross fourchee, legend around. Note: mint mark on obverse only.
CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO
Find this on eBay
AffiliateAbout the 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 2nd hammered issue
The 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 2nd 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.
Common questions
How much is the 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 2nd hammered issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1660 2 Pence - Charles II 2nd 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 2nd 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.
More 2 Pence coins from nearby years
