Watch List notes:

CUBA. Santiago de Cuba. Ferdinand VI Silver Proclamation Medal of 2 Reales, 1747. VERY FINE Details. Mounted.
Weight: 6.25 gms. Obverse: Bust of Ferdinand VI right, legend around"+FERDINANDVS.VI.OVR 1747"; Reverse: St. James armed and galloping left, legend around "ENSEMO FERT CC.F.R.VI UMINIS.". This nicely preserved example boasts high relief devices with wear primarily contained to the highest points and exposed fields. The surfaces do show minor signs tasteful smoothing as is commonly encountered on issues of this nature, long since toned over and attractive; a small suspension loop at 12 o'clock in mentioned for accuracy. Light gray tone is noticed in the tops of the devices open fields and transitions to a rich slate patina amongst the devices and crevasses offering a pleasing appearance.

According to Jose T. Medina, the Proclamation medals of Santiago De Cuba were commissioned by Cadet Don Juan Manuel Caxigal, son of the Governor. Apparently he ordered a large quantity and handed them out to the local populace, all at his own expense. It is important to note that the legends are completely different than those published in the above reference material adding an extra layer of interest.

Estimate: $3000 - $5000