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4 Bits Historical Replica Coin
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| Diameter | 40 mm |
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| Obverse description | Half-circle cut replica presenting a large numeral or pillar device centrally positioned in the field, consistent with the iconography of Spanish colonial coinage from which 'bits' denominations historically derived. The surface displays a beaded border running along the straight cut edge and the curved periphery. The field shows considerable wear and patination typical of aged base-metal replicas. Partial legends are visible along the curved border, though largely illegible due to the intentional half-coin format and surface condition. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse of this half-circle replica piece mirrors the cut format of the obverse, with the straight diameter edge forming the bisected face. Partial design elements consistent with Spanish colonial-style coinage are discernible, including fragmentary border denticulation along the curved rim. The field retains traces of a central device, likely a pillar or shield motif, heavily worn and patinated in keeping with the replica's aged presentation. The overall strike quality and detail are consistent with a modern commemorative or novelty reproduction rather than a period-struck coin. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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