½ Crown - Charles II 1st bust obverse
Obverse
½ Crown - Charles II 1st bust reverse
Reverse

½ Crown - Charles II 1st bust (1663)

CountryEngland Year1663 Denom½ Crown MetalSilver (.925) Melt £18.74
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1663
Denomination½ Crown
Face value12.5p
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight15.050g · 0.4476 t oz
Diameter33.5mm
ShapeRound
EdgeRegnal year in Roman numerals: Regnal year in Roman numerals / XV
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink3361
Obverse

First laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.

CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.

MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·1663· CC CC CC CC

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.4476
Melt value £18.74

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About the 1663 Half Crown - Charles II 1st bust

The 1663 Half Crown - Charles II 1st bust is a circulating ½ crown coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 15.05g and measures 33.5mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, interlinked C's in angles, divided date above, legend around.

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

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How much is the 1663 Half Crown - Charles II 1st bust worth?

No verified sale of the 1663 Half Crown - Charles II 1st bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £18.74 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1663 Half Crown - Charles II 1st bust?

Check the weight 15.05g and diameter 33.5mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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