Charles II (1660-85)
Mint:
Royal Mint
Charles II gold Elephant and Castle 5 guinea coin, 1676
Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 41.72 g
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Young, Arthur W.
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1676
from Guinea Gold
Accession number: CM.YG.3606-R
Primary reference Number: 312927
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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