Santa Maria del Rosario, Cuba, 2R-sized proclamation medal, Isabel II, 1834, Juan Nepomuceno Montero, by Picard y Jaren. Fonrobert-7745; Herrera-53; Medina-423. 5.74 grams; 25 mm. Obverse with crowned arms inside legend .ISABEL II.D.G.REINA DE LAS ESPANAS.; reverse with Proclamada / EN / STA. MARIA / DEL ROSARIO / 18 de Mayo / 1834. / [script] Picard y Jalen ft. inside ringed and hashed legend JUAN NEPOMUCENO MONTERO. UNC with lustrous fields and choice rainbow toning in crevices. Although modern in manufacture, this medal follows the tradition of proclamation medals from Santa Maria del Rosario showing its mayors' names in the legend (Juan Nepumoceno Montero, in this case, documented as being the "regidor alferez real").
($200-300)