CHILE. Proclamation of the Constitution Gold Medal, 1833. Santiago Mint. PCGS MS-63+.
Fonrobert-9853 var. (silver); Medina-104. Diameter: 33mm; Weight: 19.59 gms. Obverse: Constitution wrapped up as a scroll; all over laurel branch and sabre crossed in saltire; radiant star above; Reverse: REFORMA / DE LA / CONSTITUCION / DE / CHILE / MAYO 25 DE / 1833 in seven lines; all within wreath of palm fronds. Already a VERY RARE and seldom encountered type issued for the post-colonial Chilean constitution, this type is EXTREMELY RARE in gold as seen here. This cataloger was unable to locate any other such examples in gold to have sold publicly in the past two decades, showing the difficulty in acquiring such a piece. The type is recorded in Medina in both oro and plata, yet despite him knowing of the former, representatives in gold have not presented themselves. Accordingly, we expect that this example should generate tremendous bidding and enthusiasm. Highly brilliant and shimmering, with a yellow-olive nature to the gold. A few very minor die cracks are noted on the obverse, with a few subtle adjustment marks in the central portion of the reverse. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
here.From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $7500 - $15000