Philippines (under Spain)
Manila, Philippines, bronze medal, Alfonso XII, 1882, inauguration of the potable water works in Manila.Basso-707a.26.64 grams; 37.5mm.Obverse with CONMEMORACION / DE LA TRAIDA / DE / AGUAS POTABLES inside ring of fish-shapes within legend REINANDO ALFONSO XII / 24 DE JULIO DE 1882; reverse with CARRIENDO / Y / EL MUNICIPIO DE / MANILA inside ring of fish-shapes within legend GOBERNANDO FILIPINAS EL GENERAL MARQUES DE ESTELLA. Lustrous UNC with much original copper color but the fields mostly bluish-purple, minimal marks.
Estimate: 150-225 USD