Brazil
Pedro II silver "Coronation" Medal 1841 UNC Details (Edge Repair) NGC, Fonrobert-8670, Meili-20, VC-34. 60mm. 84.26gm. By Azevedo. Struck upon Pedro's coronation at the age of 16. An elusive and colorful example of this popular coronation type, depicting Pedro's crowning by the Indians, in the guise of the Genius of Brazil. Rarely encountered in silver, with a pleasing iridescent envelope tone bathed over the fields.
Ex. Hess Divo Auction 332 (May 2017, Lot 849); George Thomas Public Auction Sale (May 1980)
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Estimate: 1000-1200 USD