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COIN

Unique ID: CORN-3756D4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1622

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 23 g
Diameter: 43 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd November 2014

Rally details.

This object was found at Plymouth Pinpointers at Port Eliot

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Patagon
Ruler/issuer: Ruler of the Spanish Netherlands
Mint or issue place: Tournai
Type: Spanish Netherlands: silver coin
Obverse description: Crowned Burgundian cross fleury with date of 16/22 at sides left and right
Obverse inscription: PHIL.IIII.D.G.HISP.ET.INDIAR.REX
Reverse description: Crowned square shield with Spanish arms
Reverse inscription: ARCHID.AVST.DVX.BVRG.DOM.TORN.Z
Initial mark: castle
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine