england-1662-1684-reign-of-charles-ii-item
DenominationCrown
Country / EmpireEngland
Diameter (mm)38-39
Weight (g)30.0-30.2
Obverse DesignLaureate bust of King Charles II, facing right. Legend: CAROLUS II DEI GRATIA (Charles II by the Grace of God). Various bust types exist throughout his reign.
Reverse DesignFour crowned shields (England, Scotland, France, Ireland) arranged in a cruciform pattern, with the Garter star in the center. Interlinked 'C's often appear in the angles between the shields. Legend: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX (King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland).
