Information about effigy: King Charles II Armoured Bust by Thomas Simon

King Charles II Armoured Bust by Thomas Simon

This portrait of King Charles II was created by Thomas Simon for a gold Broad coin (20 shillings) struck in 1662.

It shows the monarch facing left, his hair flowing, held by a laurel wreath, wearing armour and a draped cloak.

A small S below the bust represents the signature of the designer.

King Charles II Armoured Bust by Thomas Simon - showing 1 of 1 coins
Coin NameReverseObverseDetails
Broad 1662 King Charles II England / Broad 1662 King Charles II - reverse photo England / Broad 1662 King Charles II - obverse photo Material: 0.9167 Gold
Mint: Tower Mint
Mintage: 3,400
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King Charles II Armoured Bust by Thomas Simon: Details
Year1662
Personal InformationKing Charles II of England
CountryEngland
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