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Manila. Charles III gilt-copper "Encouragement of Commerce and Industries" Medal ND (1785) UNC (Surface Hairlines), Vives-58, Basso-702 (in silver), Honeycutt-7 (same). 48mm. 42.64gm. By J. Gabriel Gill. A very rare emission from the Spanish Philippines, gilt examples known to Basso, though he otherwise only indicates pieces struck in silver. One of only two examples we've been able to locate in this format, featuring a very handsome design with die polish still detectable beneath a light past wiping. Sold with old collector tag stating provenance.
Ex. Henry Christensen Sale 34 (September 1967, Lot 430); Privately Purchased in London 1966
https://coins.ha.com/itm/philippines/philippines-manila-charles-iii-gilt-copper-encouragement-of-commerce-and-industries-medal-nd-1785-unc-surface-h/a/3083-32706.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1000 USD
Manila. Charles III gilt-copper "Encouragement of Commerce and Industries" Medal ND (1785) UNC (Surface Hairlines), Vives-58, Basso-702 (in silver), Honeycutt-7 (same). 48mm. 42.64gm. By J. Gabriel Gill. A very rare emission from the Spanish Philippines, gilt examples known to Basso, though he otherwise only indicates pieces struck in silver. One of only two examples we've been able to locate in this format, featuring a very handsome design with die polish still detectable beneath a light past wiping. Sold with old collector tag stating provenance.
Ex. Henry Christensen Sale 34 (September 1967, Lot 430); Privately Purchased in London 1966
https://coins.ha.com/itm/philippines/philippines-manila-charles-iii-gilt-copper-encouragement-of-commerce-and-industries-medal-nd-1785-unc-surface-h/a/3083-32706.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 800-1000 USD