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Coin found at Creich old mansion house

Coin found at Creich old mansion house

Date Added: 09 October 2010 Year: 1637 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2002_247_135 | Picture No: 9703

Charles I silver 20 pence coin with King's head and XX surrounded by lettering "CAR D.G SCOTANG.FR.ETHIB.R" ('Charles by the Grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland'); on obverse, thistle and crown with lettering "IUSTITIA THRONUM FIRMAT" ('Justice strengthens the Throne') found at Creich old mansion house. A small B on both sides shows that this is a Briot coin, probably struck in 1637/38.

Dimensions: Length 248mm - Width 190mm

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