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Unique ID: BERK-802F11
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged and pierced medieval silver half-real of Isabella and Ferdinand (AD 1474-1504), probably dating to the period AD 1475-1497. Mint of Seville. This coin was legal tender under Philip and Mary, used until mid 17th century, however the wear on this coin suggests it wasn't in circulation for such an extended period of time.
Notes:
The coin has been pierced, indicating a secondary function which would normally indicate that it should be considered as potential Treasure (under Treasure Act 1996). However, coins dating after AD1180 with similar piercings are also known in hoards of currency, suggesting that such objects could re-enter circulation as coins. It therefore cannot be said with confidence whether this particular object was regarded as a coin or as another type of object at the time that the coin was deposited.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1475
Date to: Circa AD 1497
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 19.7 mm
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Other reference: OXPAS2015.191
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Half real
Ruler/issuer: Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain
Type: Spain: Silver half real of Ferdinand and Isabella (Clemente and Cayon 2538-2614)
Obverse description: Bundle of arrows
Obverse inscription: FERDINANDUVS [ET ELIZABET]
Reverse description: Yoke
Reverse inscription: [REX ET REGINA?]
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU7458
Four figure Latitude: 51.31630687
Four figure longitude: -0.93957976
1:25K map: SU7458
1:10K map: SU75NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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