Catalog
1/4 Real - Fernando VII
| Issuer | Santiago Mint (Chile) |
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| Year | 1810-1819 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a crowned castle (tower) of three turrets, rendered in the Spanish heraldic tradition, occupying the majority of the coin's field. The Santiago mint mark 'So' appears to the left of the castle, and the denomination '1/4' is inscribed to the right. The date, flanked by points on most issues, is positioned in the lower field beneath the castle. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded inner border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a rampant lion passant guardant to the left, crowned, representing the Kingdom of León, rendered in high relief within a plain field. The heraldic lion displays a curling tail raised above its back. The surrounding legend reads 'IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO' (Happy in both under the auspices of God), referencing the dual monarchies of Castile and León. The design is enclosed within a beaded inner border consistent with the obverse. |
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| Mint | Santiago Mint |
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