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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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CHILE. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1760. Santiago Mint. Charles III. PCGS AU-58.
Fonrobert-Unlisted; Medina-62; Herrera-54; Betts-452. By A. Tapia. Diameter: 38mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Santiago. Obverse: Bareheaded, draped, and armored bust right; all within leaved border; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Santiago: shield with lion rampant and escallops; crowned Pillars of Hercules to left and right; below, burning heart between AM-AT. A VERY RARE and highly desirable New World medal, this piece presents as a great analog to the pillar coinage circulating at the time. Alluring gunmetal gray toning and resounding underlying brilliance increase its charm, with just a light degree of handling upon the high points present. Merely for completeness, a few adjustment marks and reverse planchet flaw are noted. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Fonrobert-Unlisted; Medina-62; Herrera-54; Betts-452. By A. Tapia. Diameter: 38mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Santiago. Obverse: Bareheaded, draped, and armored bust right; all within leaved border; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Santiago: shield with lion rampant and escallops; crowned Pillars of Hercules to left and right; below, burning heart between AM-AT. A VERY RARE and highly desirable New World medal, this piece presents as a great analog to the pillar coinage circulating at the time. Alluring gunmetal gray toning and resounding underlying brilliance increase its charm, with just a light degree of handling upon the high points present. Merely for completeness, a few adjustment marks and reverse planchet flaw are noted. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Ponterio 41 (3/1990) Lot # 3949.
Estimate: $3000 - $4500