Broad: Charles II (obverse); Shields (reverse)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1660
Broad: Charles II (obverse); Shields (reverse) — Coins, by Thomas Simon (British, c. 1623–1665), made in England, Charles II, 1660-1685, dated 1660. The hammered series of English coins was now nearing its end.
In 1662 and from that time forward, all coins were produced by the mill and screw press, which gradually developed into modern minting machinery. From 1660 till 1662 hammered coins were still produced while the Mint was being reformed. In preparing the designs for the new mill coinage many pattern pieces were produced, of which this rare and exceptionally attractive piece is one. Physical description: gold; Diameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.).
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1969.198). The museum record attributes this piece to Thomas Simon (British, c. 1623–1665) in England, Charles II, 1660-1685 around 1660. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)
- Materials techniques
- gold
Identification
- Source note
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- Museum object name
- Coins
- Museum object number
- 1969.198
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