Watch List notes:

Chile (under Spain), copper test strike for an allied Indian medal, Ferdinand VII, ca. 1814, unique. Medina-pg. 78 #23, plate III #5. 40 mm; 27.85 grams. Bust of Ferdinand VII in center of obverse, legend "FERDINANDO VII REX DE ESPANA Y DE LAS YNDIAS" surrounding, A. VIP carved in right field; reverse blank with monogram AE engraved in center. Medina states the silver medal "was undoubtedly minted in Potosi or Lima, around the year 1814, and was intended to adorn the chest of American Indians, who even in those days of the revolution remained faithful to the cause of the King." It is likely this copper test piece is from the same mint and time period. XF with dark brown toning and some hints of red around devices, reverse displays a number of die scratches (now raised on the medal).
($700-1000)