Coins of the Exeter mint of 1696–7
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By the late 17th century many coins in everyday use were old, worn and clipped, so the 'Great Recoinage' was instituted by William III to introduce a coinage of uniform standard. In 1696 mints were set-up in Exeter, Bristol, Chester, Norwich and York to supplement the production of the Tower of London mint. Exeter produced sixpences, shillings and half-crowns in 1696 and 1697 (shown here), recognisable by the letter E under the bust of the king. Nearly £500,000 worth of coins were produced at Exeter, which was second to Bristol in output among the provincial mints.
Acknowledgments: RAM Museum