Summary
Silver coin: Denomination: Twopence
Tower Mint, London
King James II (1685-1688)
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 1686
Edge Description
plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Robert (Bob) Edwards, 1989
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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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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
14 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.016 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3416 Pages
