FERDINAND VII (1808-1833). 320 Reales. (Au. 27.13g/35mm). 1822. Madrid SR. (Cal-2019-1778). Almost Extremely Fine. Minting somewhat loose on reverse. Remains of original shine. Scarce specimen.
The bust known as the cabezón type is exclusive to the Liberal Triennium (1821-1823) and we can find it, in the case of these 320 Reales pieces, only at the Madrid mint (in the case of the 80 Reales coins, also in gold, and the different dividers in silver production is also shared with Barcelona and Sevilla) It is a simple bust, devoid of ornaments or clothing and with which it is a question of representing a constitutional king. The coat of arms on the reverse is the same used on American coinage and the legend is no longer in Latin to be in Spanish. The bust is the work of Félix Sagau y Dalmau, official engraver of this monarch.
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