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12 Onzas Felipe V
| Location | Mexico |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Edge | Lettering: Reeded |
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| Obverse description | Armored bust of King Philip V of Spain facing right in high relief, wearing a flowing wig and crowned breastplate, occupying the central field. The circumferential legend names the monarch and his titles, with the date 1732 appearing at the base flanked by floral ornaments. A beaded border frames the design. |
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| Reverse description | Central device features the crowned Royal Arms of Spain as used under Philip V, displaying quartered castles and lions with a central escutcheon, all surmounted by a royal crown. The denomination 12 ONZAS and the issue date 1988 appear to the left of the shield, while ORO .999 PROOF is inscribed to the right. The circumferential motto INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI runs around the border, with the Mexico City mint mark (Mº) at the base flanked by floral ornaments. |
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| Reverse lettering | 12 ONZAS 1988 ORO .999 PROOF ✿ Mº ✿ INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI |
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