england-1662-1685-series-item
DenominationCrown (5 Shillings)
Country / EmpireEngland
Diameter (mm)Approx. 38-39
Obverse DesignLaureate bust of Charles II facing right (various busts were used throughout his reign, typically a younger bust from 1662-1675 and an older bust from 1676-1685). Legend: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA (Charles II by the Grace of God).
Reverse DesignFour crowned shields arranged in a cruciform pattern, bearing the arms of England, Scotland, Ireland, and France. In the center, the Garter star. Interspersed between the shields are two intertwined 'C's. Legend: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX (King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland).
