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This row is the baseline for judging the 1669/8 variant. A standard 1669 can still be attractive, but the buyer should not pay overdate money unless traces of the underlying 8 are visible and supported.
The 1669 Crown continues the Charles II second-bust silver Crown series after the first wave of Restoration milled issues. The type remains historically important as a large silver denomination, combining a royal portrait obverse with crowned shields and interlinked C motifs on the reverse.
Description
The 1669 Crown Standard is a Charles II early milled sterling silver Crown in the CIS Crown dataset. It is recorded as 0.925 silver, 30.1g, 38.6mm and lettered edge, with value context shaped by mid-grade demand and a thinner supply profile than the easiest dates.
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Quick Facts
1669
Denomination
Year
Crown

Monarch
Charles II

Era
Stuart
No records available
Mintage
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a standard 1669 Crown different from the 1669/8 overdate?
The standard 1669 Crown is the normal date identity. CIS separates it from 1669-68 so ordinary examples are priced by grade and comparables, not by an overdate premium they do not have.
Specifications
Metal
Fineness
Weight
Diameter
Edge
Type
Mintage
Period
Mint
Design
Silver
0.925
30.10 g
38.6 mm
Lettered
Milled
No records available
Early Milled (1662-1816)
Royal Mint (London)
Charles II second-bust Crown, unaltered date.
1668 Crown Standard
1669-68 Crown Overdate
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