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Coin die, for Charles II half-dollars (obverse)

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Postcard of Coin die, for Charles II half-dollars (obverse).
000-100-001-802-C
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Coin die, for Charles II half-dollars (obverse)

This iron coin die is for striking the obverse of Charles II silver half-dollars. It was made at the Scottish Mint in Edinburgh in 1681.

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: 000-100-001-802-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.QN 26
Date: 1681
Material:
Dimensions: 41 mm L x 49 mm W x 49 mm D
What: Die
Subject: Numismatic apparatus, including communion tokens etc. (NMAS Classification)
Who: Charles II
Where:
Event:
Description: One of two coin dies, this one for striking the obverse of 2-merk pieces of Charles II
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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