Record ID: SUR-7A257F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn post medieval countermarked copper alloy or billion Spanish resellado, probably a 12 Maravedis of Felipe IV (1621-1655). The coin is almost entirely illegible on both sides and there are several heavily worn counterstamps: VIII and XII, suggesting re-valuation to 8 and 12 Maravedis respectively and possibly a date mark of 1636.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8B91EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy eight or twelve maravedis 'cob' coin of Philip IV (AD1621-1665), possibly dated to AD1636. The coin is a crude sub-rectangular shape. The obverse depicts a castle within shield and a counter-stamped crowned XII. The reverse possibly depicts a lion and is counter-stamped with a crowned VIII. This was likely done in 1641 during the Spanish coin re-valuation. These 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. …
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
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