STUART. Charles II. 1660-1685. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.89 g, 2h). First hammered issue. Tower (London) mint; im: crown. Struck November 1660-October 1661. Near EF.

The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins – Part III
Lot: 179. Estimated: $ 5 000

Charles II to George V, Silver

Sold For $ 4 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

STUART. Charles II. 1660-1685. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.89 g, 2h). First hammered issue. Tower (London) mint; im: crown. Struck November 1660-October 1661. Crowned bust left / Coat-of-arms over short cross moline. Bull 272; ESC 1010; North 2762; SCBC 3308 . Toned, slight double strike. Near EF.

From the Geoffrey Cope Collection. Ex E. Burstal Collection (Glendining, 15 May 1968), lot 512; Dr. E.C. Carter Collection (purchased en bloc by Baldwin, 1950).


Closing Date and Time: 22 May 2025 at 10:59:20 ET.

Presented in association with Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG and Numismatica Genevensis SA.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.