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Half-crown
A Charles II half-crown. Obverse: Bust of the king, defaced by an engraved tablet inscribed 'F.G.B. 1778.' Legend: 'CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA'. Reverse: Engraved on a smooth surface the port quarter view of a full-rigged ship under topsails and courses. Legend: 'SHIP NOTTINGHAM'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1638 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Engraved commemorative coin - half-crown |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Vessels: | Nottingham fl.1778 |
| Date made: | 1778 |
| People: | King Charles II |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |