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Guinea (coin): CM.YG.3606-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Charles II (1660-85)
Mint: Royal Mint

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Description

Charles II gold Elephant and Castle 5 guinea coin, 1676

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 41.72 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1676

Materials used in production

from Guinea Gold

Techniques used in production

Milled (coinage)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3606-R
Primary reference Number: 312927
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 June 2023 Updated: Monday 29 January 2024 Last processed: Thursday 1 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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