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Coin - Threepence, Charles II, Great Britain, 1679
Reg. No: NU 25793
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Twopence
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
For the Maundy ceremony held on Holy Thursday. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 18 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.524 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | maundy money |
| Themes this item is part of: | Eugene von Guerard Collection, 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: | working strikes |
| Series: | England |
| DateEra: | 1679 AD |
| Denomination: | Threepence |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate and draped bust of Charles II facing right; around, CAROLVS II DEO GRATIA |
| Reverse Description: | At centre, a crown above three interlocked Cs; around, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. 1679 the date divided by the crown. |
| 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 the time this coin was struck and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint |
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