Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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MEXICO. Gilt Copper Proclamation Medal, 1760. Charles III. PCGS AU-55.
Grove-K-17 var. (silver); Medina-61 var. (same); Herrera-55 var. (same); Betts-453. Diameter: 32mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Cordoba. Obverse: Garlanded, draped, and armored bust right; Reverse: Crowned and garnished coat-of-arms of Spain. Quite RARE in this metal, the present issue, essentially at the size of a 4 Reales, presents bright golden-yellow surfaces and a good deal of shimmering brilliance throughout. Just some very light rub on the highest points, revealing glints of the copper, is evident. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Grove-K-17 var. (silver); Medina-61 var. (same); Herrera-55 var. (same); Betts-453. Diameter: 32mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Cordoba. Obverse: Garlanded, draped, and armored bust right; Reverse: Crowned and garnished coat-of-arms of Spain. Quite RARE in this metal, the present issue, essentially at the size of a 4 Reales, presents bright golden-yellow surfaces and a good deal of shimmering brilliance throughout. Just some very light rub on the highest points, revealing glints of the copper, is evident. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Ponterio 44 (10/1990) Lot # 1054.
Estimate: $800 - $1200