Gold touchpiece issued by Charles II

Gold coin, a double crown, probably used as a touchpiece in the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by Charles II, 1660-1661

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A152327
Materials:
gold
Measurements:
overall: 1.5 mm x 26 mm, 0.004 kg
type:
touchpieces
credit:
Glendining