Record ID: KENT-DF2B48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1490's Spanish hammered silver coin of Isabella and Ferdinand III two reales. Length 19.6mm, Width 18.7mm, Thickness 0.8mm, Diameter 19.6mm, Weight 1.0g. Two reales of Isabella (Queen of Castile and Leon 1451-1504)and Ferdinand III (King of Argon 1452-1516). The two jointly financed Columbus's expeditions. Obverse:Yoke and fasces of Arrows. Inscription: Illegible except for 'IAN'. Reverse: Shield/Coat or Arms. Inscription: Illegible. Very worn, struck a little off centre or lightly clipped, good silver colour but also surface tarnish especially on the obverse.
Created on: Sunday 1st November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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