Record ID: CORN-951323
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy korte (or courte) of Philip II, King of Spain (1556-1598), from the Spanish Netherlands, dating from 1555 to 1581, when the Dutch Republic was established, general type Van Gelder & Hoc 229. Most likely minted at Brabant, Antwerp, which appears to be the only variety that can have the ANG reading (as opposed to AN, which also is on one of the Flanders issues); if so, the reference is Van Gelder & Hoc, 1960, no.229-1. The 'scrolled crowns' on the reverse are referred to as 'briquettes', which in modern French means cigarette lighter, but the contemporary meaning was probab…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2017
Last updated: Saturday 6th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Agnes parish', grid reference and parish protected.