English Shillings, Edward VI to George VI
Charles II, Hammered
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
ENGLAND 1603-1707 Charles II |
Design Description: |
1st issue Hammered |
Item Description: |
Silver 1S (1660-62) England BULL-273 ESC-1009 CHARLES II Bull 273 |
Full Grade: |
PCGS XF 45 |
Owner: |
59A |
Owner Comments:
For the first 2 years after Charles II was invited back to England from his exile in France, hammered coins were again produced, eschewing the more modern machine presses. There was no doubt significant pressure from the mint workers worried about losing their jobs to machines and they made great efforts to produce better quality hammered coins to try and compete with the presses. This example is a nice survivor although there is still evidence of double striking and flatness in places.