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2 Reales - Louis I
| Issuer | Casa de Moneda de Potosí |
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| Year | 1725-1727 |
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| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
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| Obverse description | Typical macuquina (cob) obverse displaying the crowned quartered arms of Castile and León within a cross, characteristic of Spanish colonial hammered coinage. The shield is divided into quadrants bearing the castles of Castile and the lions of León, with the cross occupying the central field. The irregular planchet, inherent to the cob-striking technique, results in partial and uneven impressions of the design. No full legend is visible due to the nature of the hammered flan. The overall style reflects the crude but functional aesthetic of Potosí Mint production during the reign of Louis I. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Plain, irregular |
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