MEXICO. Silver Proclamation Medal (4 Reales), ND (ca. 1789). Charles IV. PCGS MS-63.
Grove-C-169; Medina-235; Herrera-203. By J. Parodi. Diameter: 34mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Real del Catorce. Obverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Spain within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; all within border of lis; Reverse: Legend in seven lines below radiant star; all within border of lis. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples of this SCARCE type extant, the present piece yields dazzling, fully shimmering brilliance and some subtle slate gray toning with hints of pastel iridescence. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
here.From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Ponterio 45 (1/1991) Lot # 1130.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500