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Coin die, for Charles II bawbees (obverse)

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Postcard of Coin die, for Charles II bawbees (obverse).
000-100-001-874-C
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Coin die, for Charles II bawbees (obverse)

This iron coin die is for striking the obverse of Charles II bawbees. It was made at the Scottish Mint in Edinburgh between 1660 and 1685.

The die has a bust of Charles II crowned with laurel leaves. The inscription reads 'Charles II, by the Grace of God, King of Scots, England, Ireland, France and Ireland'.

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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Online ID: 000-100-001-874-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.QN 98
Date: 1660 - 1685
Between 1660 and 1685
Material:
Dimensions: 30 mm L x 38 mm W x 38 mm D
What: Die
Subject: Numismatic apparatus, including communion tokens etc. (NMAS Classification)
Who: Charles II
Where:
Event:
Description: One of seven coin dies, for striking the obverse of bawbees 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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