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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-F53C09

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1642
Date to: Exactly AD 1642

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.41 g
Diameter: 25.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 17th September 2017 - Sunday 17th September 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019849

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Tostão
Ruler/issuer: John IV of Portugal
Type: silver coin the post-medieval Kings of Portugal
Obverse description: Crowned shield of Portugal flanked by cross and possible Fleur-de-lis
Obverse inscription: [IOHA]NES IIII D G REX PORT[V]
Reverse description: Voided short cross potent, fleur-de-lis in top quarters, in bottom 16/42
Reverse inscription: IN[...]VINCE
Initial mark: Quatrefoil
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock