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Record ID: IOW-E4F7AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Spanish post-Medieval copper-alloy eight maravedis 'resellado' of Philip III (1598-1621) or Philip IV (1621-1665).
Obverse: [ ]; Crowned shield bearing castle; 'VIII' to right.
Reverse: [ ]; Crowned shield bearing a lion.
Length: 22.6mm; width: 18.5mm. Weight: 3.23g. DA=12:6.
These coins are often called 'cob' coins after the Spanish word for copper which is 'cobre': they were crudely made in Spain initially and later in the Americas for use in the Spanish colonies. The coinage was re-valued and consequently these are often countermarked. The flans are usuall…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
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