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The 1666 Half Crown belongs to the early milled silver coinage of Charles II. The elephant mark identifies silver associated with African trade sources, giving this issue added historical and collector significance.

Description

The 1666 Charles II Half Crown with elephant below bust is a rare early milled silver issue with recognised specialist subtype with added collector interest where the elephant mark is clearly visible.

History

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Quick Facts

1666

Denomination

Year

Half Crown

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Monarch

Charles II

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Era

Stuart

No records available

Mintage

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BRITISH COINAGE

Elephant Below Bust
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Silver

0.925 Fineness

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15.05 g

Weight

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34.0 mm

Diameter

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Lettered

Edge

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1666 Half Crown

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SPECIALIST VARIETY

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the elephant mark important on the 1666 Half Crown?

The elephant mark identifies a recognised specialist subtype linked to African-sourced silver. It gives the coin stronger collector identity and makes attribution, surface quality, and mark visibility especially important.

Specifications

Metal

Fineness

Weight

Diameter

Edge

Type

Mintage

Period

Mint

Design

Silver

0.925

15.05 g

34.0 mm

Lettered, regnal year XVIII

Milled

No records available

Early Milled (1662-1816)

Royal Mint (London)

Third laureated bust right, cruciform shields reverse

1666 Half Crown Standard circulation

1666 Half Crown 1666 over 3 or 4

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