The 1670 Crown - Charles II (Second Bust)After the execution of Charles I in 1649, rule passed to the Commonwealth and later the Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell. Charles II was exiled in Europe after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Charles returned in 1660 and the British monarchy was restored.
The Obverse shows the second bust of Charles II.The coin is one of the first examples of mill striking as production moved from traditional hammer struck coins. It is made in .925 Sterling Silver.
The year is on the edge as latin words.
There's a couple of variants for this coin.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1670
Monarch/Ruler: Charles II (1660-1685)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1670 error HALF CROWN Coin CHARLES II (1660 - 1685) 14.85grams ESC467A S3365 £ 1,299.99 |
 | 1670 KING CHARLES II SILVER HALF CROWN - V. SECUNDO £ 285.00 |
 | 1696 William III Silver Crown Coin £ 207.66 |
 | 1679 Silver CROWN Coin King Charles II (1660-1685) 29.14 grams with COA £ 149.00 |
 | 1670 Charles II Silver Half Crown V. SECVNDO LV in Carolvs over VS ESC No. 456, £ 271.10 |
 | 1671 Crown Charles II Silver Coin £ 95.00 |
 | 1662 Charles II Silver Rose Crown Coin in box with COA. £ 250.00 |
 | 1713 Anne Silver Half Crown Coin £ 311.66 |
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