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Real of eight: CM.PG.10280-2006

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ferdinand V (1474-1516)
Ruler: Isabella (1474-1504)
Mint: Seville

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Notes

History note: ANE sale 9.5.1959, lot 850.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 30 degrees
Image(height): 38 mm
Image(width): 39 mm
Weight: 27.26 g

Place(s) associated

  • Seville

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

1474 CE - 1516 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.10280-2006
Primary reference Number: 108855
Catalogue: 363
VQR: 6547
Heiss: 21.76 var
Calic: 151
Ordering: 725
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 28 July 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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