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GUATEMALA. Economic Society of the Friends of Guatemala Silver Award Medal, ND (ca. 1845-89). Nueva Guatemala Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-62.
After J. C. Espana. Diameter: 42mm. Obverse: Radiant manus Dei emanating from the clouds, presenting three wreaths: laurel, grain, and floral; below, large base bearing representations of the Eastern and Western hemispheres and upon which lie implements of the arts; armillary sphere to left, bust to right; Reverse: Oval coat-of-arms with upside down cornucopia emptying over two mountaintops; all placed between cactus and palm tree. Highly brilliant and lustrous, with a sharp overall strike and very little in the way of toning. EXTREMELY RARE and interesting, the dies for this medal were ordered on 16 August 1831, with the first medals awarded to members of the society in 1845. It exists in both gilt copper and silver, as well as in two modules--42mm and 32mm--all of which are seldom encountered. One such example, a silver striking, is listed as having been presented at a "show and tell" at the 14 November 1913 meeting of the New York Numismatic Club (The Numismatist, December 1913, p. 642). Far superior to the Rudman example, listed as uncirculated, but with some hairlines and mottled toning, that sold in January 2014. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
After J. C. Espana. Diameter: 42mm. Obverse: Radiant manus Dei emanating from the clouds, presenting three wreaths: laurel, grain, and floral; below, large base bearing representations of the Eastern and Western hemispheres and upon which lie implements of the arts; armillary sphere to left, bust to right; Reverse: Oval coat-of-arms with upside down cornucopia emptying over two mountaintops; all placed between cactus and palm tree. Highly brilliant and lustrous, with a sharp overall strike and very little in the way of toning. EXTREMELY RARE and interesting, the dies for this medal were ordered on 16 August 1831, with the first medals awarded to members of the society in 1845. It exists in both gilt copper and silver, as well as in two modules--42mm and 32mm--all of which are seldom encountered. One such example, a silver striking, is listed as having been presented at a "show and tell" at the 14 November 1913 meeting of the New York Numismatic Club (The Numismatist, December 1913, p. 642). Far superior to the Rudman example, listed as uncirculated, but with some hairlines and mottled toning, that sold in January 2014. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000