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Record ID: HESH-D0A4B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy ten reis coin from Portugal, probably of 18thCentury date. Possibly Joao V of Portugal (AD 1706-1750) or Jose I of Portugal (AD 1750-1777). On the obverse is a crowned square shield bearing a cross. The surrounding inscription is very won and corroded, The reverse shows a large 'X' that is located towards the upper half of a circle flanked by two pellets either side. There is possibly a date located below the 'X' however this is no longer legible. The surrounding inscription is also very worn. The letters AL are visible. The token measures 33.69mm …
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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