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CIS treats this as a separate circulation variation because the elephant and castle mark is visible, collectible and market-relevant. The premium should be applied through grade-adjusted evidence, not by simply copying the standard 1681 Crown value.
The 1681 Crown Elephant and Castle is part of the Charles II milled silver crown series but carries the Royal African Company mark below the bust. This mark links the coin to silver supplied through the Africa Company and gives the issue a distinct collector identity. CIS separates it from the standard 1681 Crown because the mark materially affects recognition, scarcity, demand and market value.
Description
The 1681 Crown Elephant and Castle is a standard-circulation Charles II silver crown with the Royal African Company mark below the bust. CIS treats it as a separate circulation variation because the mark is collector-recognised and materially changes market identity, scarcity and value.
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1681
Denomination
Year
Crown
Monarch
Charles II
Era
Stuart
No records available
Mintage
BRITISH COINAGE
1681 Crown
Elephant and Castle
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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
What makes the 1681 Elephant and Castle Crown different?
It has an elephant and castle mark below the bust of Charles II. That mark identifies the Africa Company/Royal African Company issue and separates it from the standard 1681 Crown for CIS valuation and SEO purposes.
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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)
Fourth laureate and draped bust right with elephant and castle below bust; crowned cruciform shields reverse
1681 Crown Standard
1682 Crown Standard
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