Ruler:
Charles II (1660-85)
Mint:
Royal Mint
The 'Elephant' Mark below the monarch's portrait denotes the gold was supplied by the Royal African Company from West Africa. The 'Royal African Company' was founded in 1660 as 'The Company of Royal Adventurers Trading to Africa' by Charles II and in 1668 the first coin (this coin) was issued using gold supplied from this Company.
History note: Ex Doulton Collection sale, Christie's, 13.06.1888, lot 130.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart
Production date: AD 1668
Object composed of gold Diameter 35.5 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 41.60 g
Accession number: CM.5.1183-1933
Primary reference Number: 226509
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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