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71/2 Reales - Philip IV
| Issuer | Spanish Monarchy |
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| Year | 1649-1652 |
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| Value | 71/2 Reales (7.5) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the Royal Arms of Castile and León within a quartered shield, featuring the castles of Castile and the lions of León in alternating quarters, characteristic of the macuquina (cob) coinage struck at Potosí under Philip IV. The shield is surmounted by a large crown and flanked by the assayer's mark and the mint mark 'P' for Potosí. A bold cross with flared terminals dominates the central design, dividing the shield's quarters, surrounded by an ornate beaded inner circle. Portions of the Latin legend referencing the king's name and titles are partially visible around the periphery of the irregularly shaped flan. The entire design is rendered in the characteristic rough, hand-struck style typical of mid-17th century colonial cob coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | PHILIPPVS·IIII·D.G.HISPANIARVM PO 8 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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