This iron coin die is for striking the reverse of Charles II copper bawbees. It was made at the Scottish Mint in Edinburgh between 1660 and 1685.
The die has a crowned thistle. The inscription reads 'Nemo Me Impune Lacesset' (No-one shall hurt me with impunity).
The name 'bawbee' is derived from 'Sillebawby' - Alexander Orrok of Sillebawby was Master of the Mint in the mid 16th century.
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