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Half real: CM.493-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ferdinand VII (1808, 1813-33)
Mint: Mexico City

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-11-21) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1810

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 16.6 mm Weight 1.69 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped bust right.

  • Text: FERDIN VII DEI GRATIA 1810
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned arms of Spain

  • Text: HISPAN ET IND R M H I
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.493-2016
Primary reference Number: 243054
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 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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