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One of eight late sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century silver ‘cobs’ of Spain and Spanish-America:: CM.491-2008

Object information

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Titles

One of eight late sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century silver ‘cobs’ of Spain and Spanish-America:

Maker(s)

Mint: Potosi
Ruler: Philip IV (1621-65)

Entities

Categories

Description

Philip IV, 8 reales, Potosi, date illegible [1649-51], assayer O, 27.19g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-07-14) by Phillips, Marcus, Dr

Dating

1649 - 1651

Components of the work

Object Weight 27.19 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.491-2008
Primary reference Number: 248626
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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