4 Reales - Ferdinand VI

Obverse description	Crowned quartered shield of the Spanish royal arms, displaying castles and lions in alternating quarters, struck on an irregular cob flan characteristic of macuquina coinage. The central charge is flanked by partial legends in the field, with the denomination mark and assayer initial partially visible at the periphery. The overall design reflects the standard Potosí cob type of the mid-18th century, with the strike quality and flan shape typical of hand-hammered silver production. Portions of the surrounding tressure and crown are visible where the flan permits.
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Obverse lettering	FERDINANDVS VI DEI G
Reverse description	Crowned cross of Jerusalem occupying the central field, with the four quarters displaying the heraldic lions and castles of Castile and León in a pattern consistent with mid-18th century Potosí macuquina coinage. Pellets and partial legend segments are visible in the surrounding field, with the mint mark P for Potosí and the date partially discernible at the lower portion of the flan. The irregular outline of the cob flan causes portions of the design and surrounding legend to be off-flan, as is characteristic of this issue. The crowned cross is boldly struck relative to the flan size.
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