Possibly European barrel inscription advice please

[fernando]

Judging by the spelling, i wouldn't see an European, even an illiterate smith, writing the year with a double aa instead of a double nn. Probably a Moroccan scribbling some spurious lettering ? .

[Mel H]

Originally Posted by fernando

Judging by the spelling, i wouldn't see an European, even an illiterate smith, writing the year with a double aa instead of a double nn. Probably a Moroccan scribbling some spurious lettering ? .

Thanks for your thoughts, the three reverse S's in the first word certainly support what you say.
Mel.