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.

Object Details

ID: MEC0488
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
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