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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-220166

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
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 11.06 g
Diameter: 30.71 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: 5 reis
Obverse description: Shield of Portugal surmounted by a crown.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: V with three annulets surrounding.
Reverse inscription: [PO]RTVGA[L]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair