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8 reales: CM.151-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles IV (1788-1808)
Peru
Mint: Lima

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1807

Note

Chinese chop marks on both sides

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 27.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of king right

  • Text: CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA 1807
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned arms and pillars

  • Text: HISPANIA ET IND REX MAE(ligated) 8 R JP
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.151-2015
Primary reference Number: 237401
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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