Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Twopence
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
For the Maundy ceremony held on Holy Thursday.
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of Charles II facing right; around, CAROLVS II DEO GRATIA
Reverse Description
At centre, a crown above three interlocked Cs; around, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. 1679 the date divided by the crown.
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1679 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 -
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.524 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 3386 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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