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Coin die, for Charles II dollars (Reverse)
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This iron coin die is for striking the obverse of Charles II silver dollars. It was made at the Scottish Mint in Edinburgh in 1682.
The die has a bust of Charles II crowned with laurel leaves. The inscription reads 'Charles II, by the Grace of God'.
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- Online ID: 000-100-001-796-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.QN 20
- Date: 1682
- Material: Die
- Dimensions: 36 mm H x 52 mm W x 47 mm D
- What: Die
- Subject: Numismatic apparatus, including communion tokens etc. (NMAS Classification)
- Who: Charles II
- Where:
- Event:
- Description: One of two coin dies for striking the obverse of 4-merk pieces of Charles II, 1682
- References:
- Seaby, B.A. & Purvey, P.F. Standard Catalogue of British Coins Part 4: Coins and Tokens of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands. London: Seaby, 1984
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