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Pattern Coin - Broad, Charles II, Great Britain, 1662
Reg. No: NU 578
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- Summary:
- Pattern in gold for a proposed coin: Denomination: Broad
Royal Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685) - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 29 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 9.120 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | pattern strikes |
| Series: | England |
| DateEra: | 1662 AD |
| Denomination: | Broad |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate and draped bust of Charles II, facing left; around, CAR . II . D . G. M . BR . FR . ET . HI . REX; small S below bust (?) |
| Reverse Description: | Crowned shield with the arms of Emgland and France in 1st and 4th, Scotland and Ireland in 2nd and 3rd quarters; around, FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA 1662, the date divided by the crown. |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Gold |
| Issued By: | King Charles II, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at this time and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint |
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