Summary
Silver coin: Denomination: Twopence
Tower Mint, London
King James II (1685-1688)
These coins are commonly known as a Maundy coin although it is probable that only the penny denomination was used in the Maundy ceremony at that time.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of James II facing left; around, IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA
Reverse Description
At centre, below a crown, the Roman numeral II; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1687
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1686 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London
The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at the time this coin was struck and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.009 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3416 Pages
