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1/2 Real - Philip II
| Issuer | Casa de la Moneda de Potosí |
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| Year | 1574-1586 |
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| Value | 1/2 Real |
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| Obverse description | Royal crowned monogram of Philip II (PHILIPPVS) occupies the central field, flanked by the mint mark and assayer's initial positioned to the left, right, or below the monogram depending on the emission. The entire device is rendered in the characteristically irregular style of hammered cob coinage, with a beaded or toothed border visible where the flan permits. The surrounding legend, partially present given the cob format, reads DEI GRATIA HISPANIARVM, invoking the king's rule by divine grace over the Spanish realms. |
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| Obverse lettering | DEI, GRATIA, HISPANIARVM (Translation: (Monogram = PHILIPPVS) by the Grace of God, Spain...) |
| Reverse description | A bold Jerusalem cross with flared terminals dominates the central field, its four quadrants alternately charged with the castles of Castile and the lions of León in the traditional quartered arrangement of the Spanish royal arms. The cross is rendered in strong relief, typical of the hand-struck macuquina technique, with the irregular cob flan causing the surrounding legend to be only partially visible. The partial peripheral legend reads ET INDIARVM REX, declaring Philip II king of the Indies. A beaded inner circle frames the cross where the flan allows. The overall strike is characteristic of the Potosí mint's early colonial production. |
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