Gold touchpiece issued by Charles II

Made:
1664-1685 in England

Gold touchpiece, given at the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by Charles II, English, 1664-1685

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641059
Materials:
gold
Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 21 mm, 0.004 kg
type:
touchpieces
credit:
Wilson