Petition crown

English coin

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The "Petition" crown was a unique English coin created by Thomas Simon, an engraver at the London Mint. It was not a regular issue but a special piece made during the reign of Charles II. The coin is notable for the inscription on its edge, which served as a petition to the king, requesting Simon's reappointment to his office under the restored monarchy.1

This "Petition" crown is considered one of the finest coins of Charles II's reign. The broader context of coinage during this era includes the introduction of the guinea and the standardization of silver coins like the crown and shilling, all produced using new milling techniques at the Tower Mint.1

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It was the “Petition” crown made by Thomas Simon, engraver at the mint under the Commonwealth, and bears on the edge a petition to the king that he might be given the same office under the restored monarchy. For the great recoinage under William III, provincial mints were…
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It was the “Petition” crown made by Thomas Simon, engraver at the mint under the Commonwealth, and bears on the edge a petition to the king that he might be given the same office under the restored monarchy. For the great recoinage under William III, provincial mints were…
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