876 | Spanish Monarchy

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English FERNANDO VII (1808-1833). 8 Reales. (Ar. 27.16g / 39mm). 1810. Lima. JP. (Cal-2019-1241). Legend: FERDIN. Indigenous bust. Almost Extremely Fine. Nice patina. Beautiful specimen.

Indigenous, Inca or Lima ... this is how the bust of these coins is known, which, like many others, stopped being minted when the punches and matrices of the official bust made by Félix Sagau, general engraver for the kingdoms of Spain and the Indies. The unification of the portraits engraved on the coins, in addition to assuming an aesthetic or artistic reorganization, also meant giving a certain sense of political unity and presenting the king as the only president both for the peninsular territory and for America.

Online Coin Auction #49

Wednesday, 28 April 2021 | 16:00

Lot 876

Starting price 250€