Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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Francisco Borja Venegas began his engraving career in 1808 and after two years of study, was appointed to the position apprentice. After Spain had been defeated, Chief Engraver of the Santiago Mint, Ignacio Fernandez Arrabal fled to Lima in 1817, leaving Francisco as the only qualified worker to take the lead role. He was obviously up for the task, as during his tenure, he was not only responsible for the medal offered here, but also the national coinage and the medals created for the constitutions of 1823, 1828 and 1833. Francisco was retired by decree on December 3, 1850, and is today considered the first independent engraver of Chile.
From the Matthew Orsini Collection.
Estimate: $500.00- $1000.00