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Crown coin of Charles II

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Coin, silver. Crown of Charles II. Obv. CAROLVS II DEI GRA.
Bust of king to right, draped and laureate ; below, rose. Rev. MAG. BR. FRA ET HIB. REX. 1662. Four shields, each crowned, arranged in form of cross, viz. : 1 and 3, France and England quarterly ; 2, Scotland; and 4, Ireland; in each angle, two c's interlinked; in centre, star of the Garter; on edge, *+ * DECVS ET TVTAMEN. Wt. 455.8 grains. Given by Mrs. Glinn. V&A no. 764-1906.

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  • Title: Crown coin of Charles II
  • Date Created: 1662
  • Type: coin
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