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Elongated coin - Amaro Pargo Skull
| Location | Spain |
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| Year | 2016-2025 |
| Type | Souvenir medallion |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a stylized skull wearing a tricorn hat with two crossed cutlasses beneath it, all in high relief. The dates 1678 and 1747 flank the design in the mid-field, representing the birth and death years of the famous Canarian corsair. Below the central device, the name 'Amaro Pargo' is inscribed in decorative script lettering, with the entire design bordered by a raised beaded inner border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Blank field showing only the characteristic parallel roller-milled striations across the entire surface, with no intentional design elements. |
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