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Charles II (1660-1685) Unite of twenty shillings, first hammered issue, struck between 1660-1662, without mark of value. Tower mint, initial mark crown on obverse only. Laureate and draped bust facing left, legend reads CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX. Rev, crowned quartered coat-of-arms, C R flanking either side, legend reads · FLORENT · CONCORDIA · REGNA ·(N.2753; S.3301).
About extremely fine for issue, rare, some weakness in the strike, otherwise a superb example.
| Period | 1660 - 1685 |
|---|---|
| Coin Group | British |
| Denomination | Unites |
| Coin Ruler | Charles II |
| Country | England |
| Coin House | House of Stuart |
| Metal | Gold |
| Mint Mark | Crown |
| References | N.2753; S.3301 |
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