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One of eight late sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century silver ‘cobs’ of Spain and Spanish-America:: CM.486-2008

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

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

Maker(s)

Mint: Toledo
Ruler: Philip II (1554-98)

Entities

Categories

Description

Philip II, 4 reales, Toledo, 1593, assayer C, 13.63 g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1593

Components of the work

Object Weight 13.63 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.486-2008
Primary reference Number: 248621
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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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