COLOMBIA. Silver Proclamation Medal (4 Reales), 1789. Bogota Mint. Charles IV. PCGS AU-58.
Fonrobert-Unlisted; Medina-138; Herrera-126. By J. M. Carpintero. Diameter: 33mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Cartagena de Indias. Obverse: Garlanded and uniformed bust right; Reverse: Coat-of-arms of Cartagena de Indias: crowned Latin cross, with leonine supporters. Pleasingly toned and rather SCARCE, especially this wholesome, the present piece offers a delightful array of lustrous brilliance remaining in the protected areas. Undoubtedly worthy of a strong bid and sure to generate great enthusiasm. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
here.From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex Ponterio 13 (2/1984) Lot # 230.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500