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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-F4673D

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 1716
Date to: Exactly AD 1716

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.46 g
Diameter: 18.45 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 30th November 2017 - Thursday 22nd February 2018

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: 1000 reis
Ruler/issuer: John V of Portugal
Type: gold coin the post-medieval Kings of Portugal
Obverse description: Crowned arms of Portugal
Obverse inscription: IOANNES V D G P ET ALG REX 1000
Reverse description: Short cross pattee with quatrefoils in each angle
Reverse inscription: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES 1716
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair