Mexico City, Mexico, silver proclamation medal, Charles IV, 1789, Mexico City Consulate, NGC MS 61. Grove-26a; Fonrobert-6406; Herrera-168. 34.61 grams; 42 mm. Obverse with bust of king within legend CARLOS IV * POR LA * GRACIA * D * DIOS* REY * DE * ESPANA * Y * EMPERADOR * DE * LAS * INDIAS*; reverse with consulate arms, Mercury to left, ship to right, legend *A * SU * PROCLAMACION * EL * CONSULADO * DE * MEXICO, exergue *ANO * DE * 1789 *. Engraved by G.A. Gil. Dark rainbow toned with hues of purple, blue, and red, very lustrous and detailed. NGC #4687025-004.
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