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| Issuer | Colonial Government of Saint Vincent |
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| Year | 1811-1814 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Obverse of the host Spanish colonial 8 Reales, showing a laureate and draped royal bust in right profile, with flowing drapery visible at the shoulder. Applied over the field of the host coin is a rectangular incuse countermark bearing the letters 'S' over 'VI' in two lines, struck by the Colonial Government of Saint Vincent to validate the coin for local circulation. The countermark is boldly impressed in an upright rectangular punch, centrally placed on the bust side of the host coin. The underlying design of the host coin, including portions of the royal portrait and surrounding legends, remains partially visible beneath the countermark. |
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| Obverse lettering | S/VI |
| Reverse description | Reverse of the host Spanish colonial 8 Reales, displaying the quartered royal arms of Castile and León within a plain shield surmounted by an open royal crown. The quarters alternate between a turreted castle (for Castile) and a rampant lion (for León), with a central escutcheon at the intersection of the quadrants. The shield is framed by a plain linear border, with partial mint and assayer marks visible at the sides. The overall design reflects the standard milled coinage of the Spanish colonial series, with strong relief on the central armorial devices despite the wear consistent with circulation. |
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