Guadalajara, Mexico, bronze proclamation medal, Charles III, 1760, Guadalajara Cathedral. Betts-456 (but in bronze); Herrera-58 (but in bronze); Grove-K26b. 38mm, 30.07 grams. Bust of king with titles in legend and date below on obverse, reverse with shield to left and two-headed eagle to right inside legend EPIS . ET CAP . S . CATHED . GVADALAX . ECCLES ., engraver A.B. MADERO in exergue. Fine with lots of old bumps and nicks and scratches, toned around details. Pedigreed to the John Adams collection.
($150-225)