Charles II: Gold Pattern Crown Coin

A rare Charles II 1662 Gold Pattern Crown by Roettiers is worth approximately €340,000 (hammer price), based on a high-grade specimen (MS61) sold at auction in October 2022. Only a handful of these gold patterns are known to exist.

Key Auction & Market Results
The following list details specific sold prices and current market values for Charles II crowns and related gold coinage:

Charles II 1662 Gold Pattern Crown (Roettiers): A specimen graded MS61 sold for €340,000 at the MDC Monaco auction 10 in October 2022.
Charles II “Petition Crown” (Silver): While not gold, this famous pattern set a world record for British silver coins, selling for CHF 949,375 (approx. $1 million) in May 2024.
Charles II Gold Double Crown (1660–1662): A rare hammered issue recently listed for sale on eBay for £2,950.
Charles II 1678 Gold Guinea: A “Fourth Bust” gold guinea is currently valued at £9,420 by The Royal Mint.
1662 Silver Crown (Circulated): Standard silver crowns from this year vary significantly by condition, typically ranging from £255 for “Fine” to £1,395 for “Good Very Fine”.

Important Factors for Value

Rarity: The gold pattern crown is extremely rare, with as few as four known examples.
Condition/Grade: Prices fluctuate wildly based on grading; for instance, a 1662 Silver Crown graded VF might sell for £460, while an MS61 medal of the same era can reach £850.
Type: Distinguish between the Pattern Crown (extremely rare experimental piece) and the Double Crown (circulating currency), as the former is worth hundreds of thousands while the latter is usually in the low thousands.

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Charles II 1662 gold pattern Crown, plain edge by Roettier, 4 …
Example 1, weight 58.57g, previously in the C. Dabney Thompson collection, sold to Spink 1965. Ex G. Le Mare Collection sold to Spin…
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CHARLES II (1660-1685) HAMMERED COINAGE, 1660-1662. GOLD DOUBLE CROWN. RARE.
CHARLES II (1660-1685) HAMMERED COINAGE, 1660-1662. GOLD DOUBLE CROWN. FIRST ISSUE. MINTMARK: CROWN. (Spink No.3302). Weight: 4.31…
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‘Petition Crown’ of Charles II Sells for World Record $1 Million
23 May 2024 — A ‘Petition Crown’ of Charles II has been sold for CHF 949,375 (about $1 million) to become the most expensive British silver coin…
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