6 Pence - Charles II 3rd hammered issue (1660–1662)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1660–1662 |
| Denomination | 6 Pence |
| Face value | 2.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.900g |
| Diameter | 27.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Thomas Simon |
| Rev. artist | Thomas Simon |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3323 |
Crowned portrait of King Charles II left, denomination behind head to right, all within inner circle, legend around. Note: crown mintmark at 12 o'clock.
CAROLVS II D·G·MAG:BRI:FRA:ET·HIB:REX VI
Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner circle, legend around. Note: crown mintmark at 12 o'clock.
· CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·
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The 1660 6 Pence - Charles II 3rd hammered issue is a circulating 6 pence coin issued from 1660 to 1662, struck in silver. It weighs 2.9g and measures 27mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner circle, legend around. Note: crown mintmark at 12 o'clock.
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 3rd hammered issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1660 6 Pence - Charles II 3rd hammered issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £3.90 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1660 6 Pence - Charles II 3rd hammered issue?
Check the weight 2.9g and diameter 27mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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