Summary
Pattern in silver for a proposed coin: Denomination: Broad
Royal Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of Charles II wearing armour, facing right; around, CAROLVS . II . D . G. M . BR . FR . ET . HI . REX; small S below bust (?)
Reverse Description
Crowned shield quartered with the arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland; around, MAGNA OPERA DOMINI 1660, the date divided by the crown.
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
1660 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 this time and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint -
Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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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
39 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.476 g (Weight)
holed
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Shape
Round
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References
North.2776
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North.2776 Pages
