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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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MEXICO. Silver Proclamation Medal (4 Reales), 1789. Charles IV. PCGS MS-62.
Grove-C-10; Medina-186; Herrera-162. Diameter: 34mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Mexico City. Obverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Spain between crowned and garlanded Pillars of Hercules; Reverse: Legend, date, and "denomination" in five lines; all within wreath. One of the few such medals to actually bear a denomination (here, 4 Reales]), the present specimen--RARELY encountered so enticing--offers a deeply attractive cabinet tone and a good deal of shimmering brilliance emanating from beneath. A tremendous opportunity for the advanced collector of such issues. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
Grove-C-10; Medina-186; Herrera-162. Diameter: 34mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Mexico City. Obverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Spain between crowned and garlanded Pillars of Hercules; Reverse: Legend, date, and "denomination" in five lines; all within wreath. One of the few such medals to actually bear a denomination (here, 4 Reales]), the present specimen--RARELY encountered so enticing--offers a deeply attractive cabinet tone and a good deal of shimmering brilliance emanating from beneath. A tremendous opportunity for the advanced collector of such issues. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $800 - $1200