Information about effigy: King Charles II by Thomas Simon
This portrait of King Charles II was created by Thomas Simon for his famous 1663 Petition Crown. It shows the monarch facing right, his hair flowing, held by a laurel wreath, with his celebrated "love lock" over his right shoulder. The intricacy of the engraving portrays even the shadows of the King's veins on his neck, and the texture of his clothes. Below the bust, the signature of the designer: Simon. The portrait was re-issued by the Royal Mint on a series of commemorative coins in 2023. |
King Charles II on the original Petition Crown The portrait was created for the 1663 Petition Crown - a pattern which was never released into circulation. |
King Charles II on modern silver United Kingdom / Silver Two Ounces 2023 Petition Crown - Obverse The portrait was re-issued by the Royal Mint in 2023 on a series of commemorative coins. |
| Coin Name | Reverse | Obverse | Details |
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| Petition Crown 1663 |  |
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Material: 0.925 Silver Mint: Tower Mint Mintage: 12 |
| Reddite Crown 1663 |  |
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Material: 0.925 Silver Mint: Tower Mint Mintage: 5 |
| Gold Five Ounces 2023 Petition Crown - Obverse |  |
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Material: 0.9999 Gold Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 131 |
| Silver Five Ounces 2023 Petition Crown - Obverse |  |
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Material: 0.999 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 506 |
| Silver Ten Ounces 2023 Petition Crown - Obverse |  |
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Material: 0.999 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: unknown |
| Gold Two Ounces 2023 Petition Crown - Obverse |  |
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Material: 0.9999 Gold Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: unknown |
| Gold Kilo 2023 2023 Petition Crown - Obverse |  |
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Material: 0.999 Gold Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: unknown |
| Silver Two Ounces 2023 Petition Crown - Obverse | |
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Material: 0.999 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: unknown |
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| Year | 1663 |
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| Personal Information | King Charles II of England |
| Country | England |
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