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United KingdomPeriod:1603-1952 1603-1952

Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust". Elephant (United Kingdom, Charles II)

Variety: Elephant

Obverse Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust" Elephant - Silver Coin Value - United Kingdom, Charles IIReverse Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust" Elephant - Silver Coin Value - United Kingdom, Charles II

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Specification

  • MetalSilver (0,925)
  • Weight6 g
  • Pure silver (0,1784 oz) 5,55 g
  • Diameter25 mm
  • EdgeReeded
  • Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)

Description

  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • PeriodCharles II
  • DenominationShilling
  • Year1666
  • RulerCharles II (King of Great Britain)
  • MintLondon
  • PurposeCirculation
Auction sales chart
Average price:2400 USD
Auction sales chart Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust" Elephant - Silver Coin Value - United Kingdom, Charles II
Silver price of the coin
Current price:10,5 USD
Gold price chart Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust" Elephant - Silver Coin Value - United Kingdom, Charles II
Auction Prices (30)Varieties (2)

Auction prices

Find out the current coin value of the British Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust". Elephant. This silver coin from the times of Charles II. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 976 sold at the Spink auction for GBP 6,800. Bidding took place March 28, 2012.

Сondition
Condition (slab)
Service
Where to buy?
SellerSpink
DateDecember 10, 2025
ConditionVF

How much is the silver coin of Charles II Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust", Elephant?

According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Silver coin Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust", Elephant is 2400 USD.

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The information on the current value of the British coin Shilling 1666 "First laureated bust", Elephant is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.

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