½ Crown - Charles II 2nd hammered issue (1660–1662)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1660–1662 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.800g |
| Diameter | 35.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3313 |
Crowned bust of King Charles II left within inner circle, denomination behind, legend around, no inner circle. Mintmark crown at top.
CAROLVS·II·D·G·MAG·BRIT·FRAN·ET·HIB·REX XXX
Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around.
CHRISTO ∙ AVSPICE ∙ REGNO
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The 1660 Half Crown - Charles II 2nd hammered issue is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1660 to 1662, struck in silver. It weighs 14.8g and measures 35mm 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 Half Crown - Charles II 2nd hammered issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1660 Half Crown - Charles II 2nd hammered issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £19.93 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1660 Half Crown - Charles II 2nd hammered issue?
Check the weight 14.8g and diameter 35mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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