Jacobean touchpieces, English, 1610-1625.

Made:
1610-1625 in England

Gold angel, used as a touchpiece in the ceremony of healing by touch, mint mark indistinguishable, possibly 2nd or 3rd coinage, English, issued by James I, 1603-1625

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641049
Materials:
gold
Measurements:
overall: 1.5 mm 28 mm, .004 kg
type:
amulets and touchpieces