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Five Guineas: Charles II (obverse)

John Roettier

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with profile of man with curly hair and crown-like headpiece facing right. The man's head is surrounded by text. The text above and to the left of the man's head reads: "CAROLVS II". The text above and to the right of the man's head reads: "DEI GRATIA". The coin has a decorative edge. The coin is on a gray background. The man's profile features are facing right. The coin appears to have scratches. The text around the coin is capitalized. The coin appears to be a medal or currency. The coin resembles 1600s era currency.

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750 × 720 px
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