Gold 'angel' or touchpiece issued by Charles I

Made:
1634-1649
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Gold angel
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Gold angel
Science Museum Group
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Gold angel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Gold angel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Gold angel, used as a touchpiece in the ceremony of healing by touch, bell mint mark, issued by Charles I 1634-1649

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641050
Materials:
gold and complete
Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 26 mm, 0.004 kg
type:
touchpieces