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

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

CountryEngland Year1660–1662 Denom6 Pence MetalSilver Melt ~£3.93
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1660–1662
Denomination6 Pence
Face value2.5p
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight2.920g
Diameter27.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Obv. artistThomas Simon
Rev. artistThomas Simon
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink3309
Obverse

Crowned portrait of King Charles II left, legend around. Note: crown mintmark at 12 o'clock.

CAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRIT·FRAN·ET·HIB·REX

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around.

CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0939
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £3.93

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About the 1660 6 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue

The 1660 6 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue is a circulating 6 pence coin issued from 1660 to 1662, struck in silver. It weighs 2.92g and measures 27mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around.

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

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How much is the 1660 6 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue worth?

No verified sale of the 1660 6 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £3.93 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1660 6 Pence - Charles II 1st hammered issue?

Check the weight 2.92g and diameter 27mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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