MEXICO. Charles III/El Consulado in Mexico City Silver Proclamation Medal, 1760. CHOICE VERY FINE.
Med-92; cf. Her-83; Betts-481. By A. Madero. Diameter: 44mm; Weight: 36.01 gms. Obverse: Armored and draped bust right; Reverse: Crowned and garnished coat-of-arms of the consulado; all within palm fronds and floral arrangement. Edge: MERCIBUS MERCEDIBUS CONSULIT VIRGA AEQUITATIS VIRGA REGNI SUI. A SCARCE and attractive type, with some typical scattered roughness, but pleasing toning and detail remaining.
Ex: Tomas Prieto Collection, part II.
Estimate: $700 - $1000