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The Third Bust should be treated as its own CIS identity rather than merged into a generic 1679 Standard row. It is visible in the market and not extreme by early milled crown standards
The 1679 Crown Fourth Bust belongs to the mature early milled crownage of Charles II. It shares the standard crowned cruciform shields reverse with the wider crown series, but the obverse portrait is the key identifier. The Fourth Bust is mainly recognised by the longer hair ties behind the king’s head. CIS treats it as a separate standard-circulation variant because it is collector-recognised and should not be merged into a generic 1679 Crown row.
Description
The 1679 Crown Third Bust is a standard-circulation Charles II silver crown from the early milled period. It belongs to a bust-transition year where both Third Bust and Fourth Bust types are recognised by collectors.
History
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Quick Facts
1679
Denomination
Year
Crown
Monarch
Charles II
Era
Stuart
No records available
Mintage
BRITISH COINAGE
1679 Crown
Fourth Bust
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Silver
0.925 Fineness
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30.10 g
Weight
38.6 mm
Diameter
Lettered
Edge
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can you differentiate the 1679 Crown Fourth Bust from the Third Bust?
The difference is mainly on the obverse portrait. The Fourth Bust is identified by the longer and more visible hair ties behind Charles II’s head. The reverse is not the main identifier because both variants use the same broad crowned cruciform shields reverse style.
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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)
Laureate and draped Third Bust, crowned cruciform shields reverse
1679 Crown Standard
1680 Crown Third Bust
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