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Coin die, for Charles II dollars (Reverse)

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Postcard of Coin die, for Charles II dollars (Reverse).
000-100-001-797-C
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Coin die, for Charles II dollars (Reverse)

This iron coin die is for striking the reverse of Charles II silver dollars. It was made at the Scottish Mint in Edinburgh in 1682.

The die has cruciform crowned shields featuring the national emblems of Scotland, England, Ireland and France. There are interlinked 'C's in the centre and thistles in the angles. The inscription reads 'King of Scots, England, France and Ireland'.


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Online ID: 000-100-001-797-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.QN 21
Date: 1682
Material:
Dimensions: 35 mm H x 56 mm W x 56 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 reverse 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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