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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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COLOMBIA. Silver Proclamation Medal (4 Reales), 1811. Popayan Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS MS-63.
Fonrobert-8219; Medina-Unlisted; Herrera-Unlisted. Diameter: 30mm. Muling of two proclamation reverse dies: Popayan & Cali. Obverse: Coat-of-arms of Popayan: view of the city's fortifications, with the Cauca River in the foreground and two hills in the background--one with three crosses Calvary and the other with radiant rising overtop; Reverse: Coat-of-arms of Cali: shield with Cali River bisecting city fortifications and woods; seven mountaintops in background. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples of this VERY RARE muling extant, the present piece offers choice brilliance and toning, as well as entrancing detail on each side. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000
Fonrobert-8219; Medina-Unlisted; Herrera-Unlisted. Diameter: 30mm. Muling of two proclamation reverse dies: Popayan & Cali. Obverse: Coat-of-arms of Popayan: view of the city's fortifications, with the Cauca River in the foreground and two hills in the background--one with three crosses Calvary and the other with radiant rising overtop; Reverse: Coat-of-arms of Cali: shield with Cali River bisecting city fortifications and woods; seven mountaintops in background. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples of this VERY RARE muling extant, the present piece offers choice brilliance and toning, as well as entrancing detail on each side. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000