8 Reales Siege Coinage

Issuer	Spanish Colonial Administration of Cuba
Year	1741
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Composition	Copper
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Obverse description	Crudely struck crowned royal arms of Castile and León in the field, rendered in low relief with a castle and lion motif surmounted by a crown. The design is characteristic of emergency siege coinage, with rough, irregular workmanship typical of wartime production. The abbreviated legend 'F.C V8' appears in the field, referencing the denomination and issuing authority. The overall style reflects the primitive engraving tools and urgent circumstances under which the coin was produced.
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Reverse description	The reverse displays a crowned heraldic shield bearing the castles and lions of the Spanish royal arms, struck in a similarly crude and irregular manner consistent with emergency coinage practices. The date '17 41' is inscribed in the field, split across the upper and lower portions of the die. The relief is shallow and uneven, reflecting the improvised nature of the siege coinage. The crown surmounting the shield is rendered with simplified detail, consistent with the overall utilitarian character of the piece.
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