One Twelfth of a Shilling
300th Anniversary of Accession of King Charles II
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YEAR J# KM# mintage diameter
1960 31 23 1,200,000 30.80 
After the execution of Charles I in 1649, Jersey was the first place to proclaim his son King Charles II.
(It was not until the end of the English Civil War in 1660, that he was actually crowned king in England.)
On November 28, 1663, King Charles II presented to the Bailiff of Jersey the Royal Mace
in gratitude for the loyalty and kindness
he received during his two stays on the Island during the Civil War.
The Royal Mace is considered by many as one of the finest maces of the 17th century.
It consists of 11 pieces and is made of silver gilt.
The mace is 4' 9.5" long and weighs over 237 ounces (14 pounds, 13 ounces).
Things to note:
- The Coinage Act of 1961 authorized this coinage.
- In 1961 1,200 proof coins were made. A first order of 800 coins was completed by the end of February, while a second order of 400 coins was completed late in September.
- In 1962 1,000 proof coins were made.
- In 1963 1,400 proof coins were made.
- The total mintage for the proof coins is 3,600. Krause has reported mintage of 2,100 for this proof issue, and is incorrect.