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A complete post-Medieval silver threepence of Charles II (1660-1685), minted at London and dated 1679 on coin. Spink: 3386. Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right. Obverse inscription: CARLOVS.II.DEI.GRATIA. Reverse description: Three interlinked C's. Reverse inscription: 79.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.16.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1679
Date to: Exactly AD 1679
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.83 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 17.19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 12th June 2008
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Threepence: Charles II (N 2769)
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: CARLOVS.II.DEI.GRATIA
Reverse description: Three interlinked C's
Reverse inscription: 79.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.16
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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