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August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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PHILIPPINES. Manila. Agricultural Prize Medal for the Philippine Islands Struck in Gilt Bronze, ND (1785). By J. Gabriel Gil. Charles III (1759-1788). ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
48.92 mm; 42.97 gms. cf.Basso-701; cf.Honeycutt-5; Forrer-Vol. II pg.262; cf.Vives-57; cf.Medina-15. SCARCE. Bust of Charles III right, legend around with signature "J. Gabriel. Gil." below bust; Reverse: Plow superimposed upon palm tree, legend around, "MANILA" and "GIL" in exergue. According to Forrer the signature on the reverse is referring to Geronimo Antonio Gil while the obverse is clearly signed by his son J. Gabriel Gil who was under his immediate direction. Light hairlines from being cleaned long ago, with luster amongst the devices. Sharply struck with evidence of light doubling in the legend under magnification. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
From the Ray Czahor Collection.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00
48.92 mm; 42.97 gms. cf.Basso-701; cf.Honeycutt-5; Forrer-Vol. II pg.262; cf.Vives-57; cf.Medina-15. SCARCE. Bust of Charles III right, legend around with signature "J. Gabriel. Gil." below bust; Reverse: Plow superimposed upon palm tree, legend around, "MANILA" and "GIL" in exergue. According to Forrer the signature on the reverse is referring to Geronimo Antonio Gil while the obverse is clearly signed by his son J. Gabriel Gil who was under his immediate direction. Light hairlines from being cleaned long ago, with luster amongst the devices. Sharply struck with evidence of light doubling in the legend under magnification. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
From the Ray Czahor Collection.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00