Watch List notes:

Popayan/Cali, Colombia, silver 4R-sized proclamation medal, 1811, Antonio Baraya, NGC AU details / plugged. Fonrobert-8219; Herrera-unl; Medina-unl. 30mm. Muling of a colonial reverse designs with a tribute to the (temporary) liberator of the city of Popayan, with one side showing arms of Cali (ship/river/city/mountains in shield) inside legend DIRUPIT VINCULA POPULI JUGUN QUE TIRANNI.VIRTUS IN FOEDERE and rosette at bottom, the other side with arms of Popayan (mountains and city) within legend CIVITAS POPAYANENSIS [rosette] D.ANTONIO [rosette] BARAYA with date MAR[rosette]28 / [rosette] 1811 [rosette] at bottom. Bold details on both sides with light, attractive toning, tiny nick in date-side field, virtually undetectable repair at top. With legend that translates as "He Broke the People's Chains and the Grip of the Tyrant, Strength in Unity," this is an important issue for scholars of the Independence movement in Colombia. Pedigreed to the Santander Collection (stated on label). NGC #5709082-001. The Santander Collection of Colombian Proclamation Medals

Estimate: $400-600