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Pattern Coin - Halfpenny, Charles II, Great Britain, 1673
Reg. No: NU 575
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- Summary:
- Silver proof strike of copper coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
The figure of Britannia is thought to be a portrait of the Dutchess of Richmond, Frances Stewart. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 30 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 11.065 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: | 1673 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfpenny |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate bust of Charles II wearing armour, facing left; around, CAROLVS . A . COROLO |
| Reverse Description: | Britannia seated facing left on a globe extending an olive branch and holding a spear, her left arm rests on a shield decorated with the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew; around, BRITANNIA.; in exergue, 1673 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| 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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