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4 Escudos - Fernando VII Large Draped Bust
| Issuer | Lima Mint |
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| Year | 1812 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | FERDIN•VII•D•G• HISP•ET IND•R• •1812• (Translation: Fernando VII, by the grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies) |
| Reverse description | Crowned royal arms of Spain at centre, displaying the quartered shield with castles and lions, within an ornate surround. The shield is flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, each bearing a crown, with the denomination numeral 4 to the left and the assayer initials JP to the right. The Order of the Golden Fleece chain encircles the arms, and the mint mark LIMAE appears in the legend of the outer circle. A beaded inner border frames the entire design. |
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| Mint | LIMAE Lima, Peru (1565-date) |
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