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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2001,0315.2
Denomination
dollar
real
, 8
Description
Silver countermarked coin.
(whole)
Portrait of Ferdinand VII Countermark, cancelled.
(obverse)
Crown at top, pillar with scroll to l. and r., shield in centre.
(reverse)
Production date
1809
Production place
Minted in:
Mexico City
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Weight:
26.70 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
heraldry
mammal
castle/fort
symbol
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Ferdinand VII, King of Spain
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Harrington E Manville
Purchased from:
Hans Schulman
(lot 1022, New York sale 29/6/1973)
Acquisition date
2001
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2001,0315.2