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8 Escudos Pattern, Bronze
| Issuer | Casa de Moneda de Culiacán |
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| Year | 1851 |
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| Reference(s) | KM# Pn10 |
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| Reverse description | The central device depicts a right hand and forearm emerging from the lower field, grasping a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap, while simultaneously holding an open book inscribed LEY (Law), symbolizing liberty grounded in law. The surrounding legend LA LIBERTAD EN LA LEY arcs along the upper periphery, with denomination and mint data arranged around the lower field reading 8 E. C. 1851 C.E. 21 Qs, indicating 8 escudos, Culiacán mint, date 1851, assayers' initials C.E., and fineness of 21 quilates. Decorative dots punctuate the inscriptions, and the entire design is bordered by fine reeding. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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