1660-1662 Groat Charles II. Third Issue.

1660 Groat Charles II Obverse MV

The 1660-1662 Groat Charles II. Third Issue.

Charles II Groat (4 pence coin) minted 1660-1662 at the Tower Mint (Royal Mint, London). Third Issue, SCBC 3324.

Diameter 22m, weight 1.9g. Coin shown is holed.

The Obverse shows the draped bust of King Charles II, facing left. To the right is IIII which is a mark of value showing four pence. Legend is "CAROLVS.II.D.G.M.B.F.& H REX" with a Crown mint mark.

Edge is plain.

The Reverse shows a square topped quartered shield contained inside a circle and set on top of a cross Fleury. The quarters show the emblems of England, France, Scotland and Ireland. Legend "CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO" meaning "I reign under the auspices of Christ". Crown mint mark.

Image credit: Museums Victoria
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1660. See Coins and Events of 1660
Monarch/Ruler: Charles II (1660-1685)
Category: Groat. See more Groat coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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