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40 Reaux - Isabella II Pattern
| Issuer | Spanish Colonial Administration of the Philippines |
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| Year | 1859 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a purely typographic design with no effigy. The denomination '40 RÉAUX' is displayed prominently in two lines at the center of the field, enclosed within a wreath of laurel branches tied at the base. A circular legend reading 'ISABELLE II REINE D'ESPAGNE' runs along the periphery, separated from the wreath by a row of beads. A small six-pointed star ornament appears at the bottom, between the wreath and the legend. The overall design is characteristic of mid-19th century French engraving practice, with bold raised lettering on a smooth, polished field showing rich iridescent toning. |
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| Obverse lettering | ISABELLE II REINE D'ESPAGNE ★ 40 RÉAUX (Translation: Isabella II Queen of Spain.) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a typographic design centered on the inscription 'ESSAI / PARIS / 1859' in three lines within the field, enclosed by a finely detailed wreath of laurel branches tied at the base with a small ornamental knot. The peripheral legend 'BALANCIERS DES ILES PHILIPPINES' encircles the wreath, separated by a beaded border. A small six-pointed star appears at the base between the legend and the wreath. The design, produced at the Paris Mint, reflects the trial ('essai') nature of this pattern piece, with crisp, deeply struck lettering against an iridescent toned copper field. |
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