Lot 3083
Great Britain. Crown, 1663. S.3354; Dav-3774. Charles II, 1660-1685. Obverse; Draped laureate portrait of King by John Roettier, CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA. Reverse; Inverted, crowned cruciform shields, interlinked Cs in angles. Edge, DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI XV in raised letters. A pretty coin which is nearly uncirculated, for this was a weakly struck low relief denomination. There is a fair amount of original mint luster evident under a mauve and blue peripheral tone. Early Charles II Crowns are extremely difficult to obtain in grades higher than VF. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details (Surface Hairlines).
* Charles II, known as the 'Merry Monarch,' was the eldest son of Charles I and he was proclaimed King in 1660, not long before the production of this coin. He was a popular king and patron of the arts and sciences. He was above all a pragmatist who was determined not to repeat the great errors of his father. Lord Rochester observed that Charles 'Never said a foolish thing, nor ever did a wise one.' In a witty response the King admitted 'Yes, this is very true, for my words are my own, and my actions are my ministers.'.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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