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1/4 Real - Fernando VII Royalist coinage
| Issuer | Maracaibo |
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| Year | 1813 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A rampant lion facing left occupies the central field, rendered in a crude provincial style characteristic of emergency Royalist coinage. The lion is depicted with a crowned head turned to face the viewer, its forelegs raised and tail arched. The design is surrounded by a toothed or dentilated border running along the entire circumference. No legend is present; the field is otherwise plain. The overall execution reflects the improvised nature of this wartime issue struck at Maracaibo in support of Fernando VII. |
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| Reverse description | The central field bears the fractional denomination expressed as '1/4' in large, boldly struck numerals separated by a horizontal bar, indicating one quarter of a Real. The figures are large relative to the coin's diameter and are the sole design element in the field, with no surrounding legend or additional devices. A dentilated border frames the entire reverse, matching the obverse treatment. The plain, utilitarian design reflects the emergency circumstances under which this piece was produced. The flan is irregular, consistent with hand-struck coinage of the period. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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