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Counter commemorating King Charles II of England
Counter commemorating King Charles II of England. Obverse: Bust of Charles II in a long wig, laureate, and robe (right). Legend: 'CARL . D . G . MA . BRI . FR . ET . HIB . REX'. Reverse: The four shields of the realm in the form of a cross, crossed Cs between. Legend: 'LAVFFERS.RECH.PFENING (sic) COVNTER'. Found during excavations at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0488 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Lauffer, W. |
| Places: | Germany |
| Date made: | 17th century |
| People: | King Charles II; King Charles II Royal Naval College, Greenwich |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 21 mm |