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8 reales,1795, counter-stamped for use in Britain, 1797–1799: CM.5.1692-1933

Object information

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Titles

8 reales,1795, counter-stamped for use in Britain, 1797–1799

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles IV (1788-1808)
Issuer: Spain
Mint: Seville

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Measurements and weight

Diameter: 39 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

18th Century
1795 - 1799

Materials used in production

Silver

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.1692-1933
Primary reference Number: 312976
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Audit data

Created: Friday 4 August 2023 Updated: Monday 12 February 2024 Last processed: Monday 12 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "8 reales,1795, counter-stamped for use in Britain, 1797–1799" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/312976 Accessed: 2024-11-08 18:46:51

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/312976 |title=8 reales,1795, counter-stamped for use in Britain, 1797–1799 |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-11-08 18:46:51|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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