Broad 1662 King Charles II, Coin from England - detailed information

Within a toothed border, the obverse depicts the armoured, laureate and draped bust of King Charles II (in other words: the king wears a cuirass over which a cloak, and his long flowing hair is held by a laurel wreath), facing left.

Below the portrait, a small letter S is the signature of the designer, Thomas Simon.

The inscription the rim reads CAR · II · D · G · M · BR FR · ET · HIB · REX - abbreviated from CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA MAGNAE BRITANNIAE FRANCIAE ET HIBERNIAE REX, which means "Charles the Second, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" in Latin. The legend reflects the king's claim to the throne of France, which he did not actually rule.

Within a toothed border, the reverse design of the coin features the crowned royal shield with the combined arms of England and France (1 & 4) - England represented by three lions "passant guardant" and France represented by three fleurs-de-lys, Scotland (2) - a rampant lion, and Ireland (3) - harp.

The inscription around the rim reads · FLORENT · CONCORDIA · REGNA · (united kingdoms flourish), referring to the King's desire to rule the joined kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland.

Above, interrupted by the cross at the top of the crown, the date of issue 1662.