Record ID: NMS-C9D5BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver plated counterfeit of an 8 reals of Charles III of Spain, a small counterstamp with a bust of George III on the king's neck, the rather light silver coating compromised in many places, weight 25.78, die axis 12, several holes drilled through the flan, a small one centrally and four larger at various points near the edge, the date 1773
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F04AAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable contemporary copy of an eight reales coin, issued by Charles III of Spain (AD 1759 to AD 1788), minted in Mexico in 1777. Eight reales coins were made from silver, this example is more consistent with a high copper alloy or lead alloy content than a high silver content. It has a diameter of 40.7 mm and is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 27.7 g. Several other examples have been recorded on the PAS database. These include: HAMP-D28EEC, a geniuine example of an eight reales coin; SUR-3E7879, LVPL-B9E9CE and WMID-DFE6A2. During part of the reign of George…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-A1390E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete but worn post-Medieval colonial Spanish silver 1-real 'cob' piece of Philip II (1556-1598) to Philip V (1747) minted at Mexico between c.1609-1729 with '9' just visible in obverse legend. Unknown Assayer. Mintmark oM in two lines. Measurements: 39.6mm in diameter, 6mm thick on flan edge; 2.6mm thick at centre and 25.68g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th March 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-99C93A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead / lead alloy contemporary copy of a silver Spanish American 8 Reales ("dollar") of Ferdinand VI of Spain (1746-1759). The coin is very worn. Obverse: Crowned arms shield flanked by the initials MF (left) and the value 8 (right). Legend: [FERDND·VI·D·G·H]ISPAN·ET IND·REX Reverse: Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars over water. Legend: [VTRAQUE VNUM] date below DENO-BBE206 notes: "Between 1751 and 1816, very few silver coins were minted in Britain due to the financial effects of fighting foreign wars. There was a lack of silver available for minting coin…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darnhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-0ADB3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver-plated copper alloy contemporary copy of a counterstamped Spanish Colonial (Mexico) 8 Reales coin (Dollar) of Carlos IV (1788-1808). Obverse: Bust of Charles IV right in classical robes,Obverse inscription: CAROLUS · IV · DEI · GRATIA · 1791. Reverse: The arms of Spain, crowned, flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, with a scroll over the pillars bearing the legend PLVS VLTRA. Reverse inscription HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · F · M ·. The Mo is …
Created on: Monday 21st June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th July 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-3F3277
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 8 reales coin of Phillip II to Charles II of Spain, shield type, minted in Mexico c. 1572-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: SUR-379EF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a late 18th century counterstamped silver Spanish colonial (Mexican) 8 Reales (dollar) coin of Charles / Carlos IV (1788-1808). Obverse: Charles IV bust in classic robes, CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA · 1792. Reverse: arms of Spain, HISPAN · ET IND · REX · M · 8R · F · M ·. Minted in Mexico City. The coin has an oval counterstamp on the obverse featuring a bust of George III. The presence of green copper corrosion, flaking silver plating and bright copper in damaged areas suggest that this is a silver plated contemporary forgery. As Spink 3765A.
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Last updated: Sunday 28th June 2020
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Record ID: SOM-0708B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver plated copper alloy counterfeit 8 reales of Charles IV of Spain, dated on the coin to 1794 and probably produced in the 1790s or ealy 1800's. Possibly an example of a 'Birmingham' forgery although the date is not in initial lists produced of these forgeries and it may be a later plated forgery made in Birmingham or elsewhere. The Birmingham forgeries are a very narrowly defined class of counterfeits produced with the possible "assistance" of the English Government beginning in 1796. They were initially made as part of a failed wartime attempt to destabilize the…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: IOW-EA667E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen 8-reales piece of Philip IV of Spain (1621-1665), minted at Potosi, Bolivia and dated 1664 on coin. Obverse: [ ], Cross potent with lions alternating with castles in opposite quarters. Reverse: [ ], Two crowned pillars rising from waves, with crown above, inscription in three lines across field. Length: 39.9mm; width: 28.0mm. Weight: 22.46g. Assayer E = Antonio de Ergueta (the E is visible top r on rev. and perhaps centre-right on obverse; and the date '64' bottom centre of rev.).
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-D28EEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval Spanish colonial silver 8-reales of Philip V of Mexico, dated 1739 on the coin. Struck at Mexico city. Assayer: Manuel de León - Francisco de la Peña y Flores. The coin has a floral edge. Obverse: Crowned arms, M/F at left, 8 at right; *PHILIP·V·D·G·HISPAN·ET IND·REX Reverse : Crowned globes flanked by crowned and bannered pillars ('PLVS' and 'VLTR') with royal crowns over water; *VTRAQUE VNUM* , *1739* below, between roses; the mint mark o / M is to left and right. Reference: Krause and Mishler 103.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 30th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringwood', grid reference and parish protected.