Charles II Stuart - One Shilling 1660-62 - Kingdom of England

Country: England (United Kingdom)
King: Charles II (1630-1660-1685)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: ND (1660-1662)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 4.4 g
Diameter: 29/30 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: G/VG
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ 
Demonetized: yes 
References: Sp# 3322, KM# 407

Obverse:
Crowned bust left of King Charles within a beaded circle, value in field at right of the King's head, surrounded by legend.

Lettering:
[C]AROLVS.II.D:G:MAG.BRIT.FR.ET.HI:BREX (punctuation error: HIB:REX)

Reverse:
Long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms within a beaded circle, legend around.

Lettering:
[CH]RISTO AVSPICE . REG[NO]

Comments:
These hammered pieces were struck just after the fall of the Protectorate, only lasting two years in their mint run, essentially split into three types, a] without inner linear circle or mark of value, b] without inner linear circles but with mark of value and c] with both linear circles and marks of value; respectively first, second and third issues. All will be accompanied with the Crown mintmark, apt given the restoration of power, back into Royal hands.

Référence : Sp# 3322, KM# 407

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)