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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-473BBC
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Portugese Vintém (20reis) of John III (1521-57) struck probably at Lisbon and dating to 1521-1557. The coin is exceedingly worn.
Reference: Vaz (1984) J3.92
Obverse: [IOA]N[ES]·[R]·[P]O[RTUG]AL· ; Crowned shield of Portuguese arms, between two annulets.
Reverse: Illegible
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1521
Date to: Circa AD 1557
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.01 g
Diameter: 18 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 401
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Real or vintém
Ruler/issuer: John III of Portugal
Type: silver coin the post-medieval Kings of Portugal
Obverse description: Crowned shield of Portuguese arms, between two annulets.
Obverse inscription: [IOA]N[ES]·[R]·[P]O[RTUG]AL·
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Havant (District)
To be known as: Havant
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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