Record ID: PUBLIC-67D7CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver Portuguese Half-Tostao (50 Reis) of Philip II (Philip III of Spain as King of Portugal, AD1598-1621) or Phillip III (Philip IV of Spain as king of Portugal, AD1621-40), minted in Lisbon and dating to AD1598-1640. Obverse: Five shields, each containing five pellets, arranged in a cross (quincunx) on a plain field within a beaded circle. Reverse: Voided cross on a plain field within a beaded circle. This coin is in reasonable condition with most detail remaining. The obverse and reverse legends are considerably worn however, and there is a small piece missing from…
Created on: Sunday 18th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-C94E36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Spanish 8 Maravedis coin dating to AD1621-1665. This type of coin has heavily counter marked, making it difficult to discern the original decoration. The obverse depicts a rectangular design within a beaded circle. The date 1651 is stamped to the top left with a circular stamp containing a crowned 64. Along the bottom edge and below the beading are the numerals XIII, though only half is still visible due to damage. The reverse originally depicted a shield, now almost completely covered in countermarks. To the right of the shield, running along the edge, ar…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: DENO-791002
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval Coin: Silver Hammered coin, foreign issue probably a half tostao / meio tostao of Philip III (Philip IV of Spain) dating from the first half of the 17th century.  The coin is double struck making it difficult to identify with certainty.  Philip III reigned from 1621-1640. 
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 24th March 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone', grid reference and parish protected.