Popayan, Colombia, 4 reales proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, corded edge, NGC AU details / obv damage.Restrepo-22 (p. 130); Herrera-49; Medina-344; Fonrobert-8218.9.82 grams; 32mm.Golden toning (deeper on reverse) over luster, choice strike and well preserved but with small, attempted hole above head. Though a bit thinner and lower in weight, the diameter of this piece puts it in the category of 4R (half dollar-sized) medals.Pedigreed to the Nueva Granada collection (stated on label).
($300-450)