Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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URUGUAY. Cast Silver Proclamation Medal, 1789. Montevideo Mint. Charles IV. PCGS Genuine--Mount Removed, EF Details.
Fonrobert-Unlisted; Medina-198; Herrera-171. Diameter: 36mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Montevideo. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust facing slightly right; Reverse: Coat-of-arms of Montevideo: banner above castle tower upon ridge. Despite the noted mount removal--fairly typical for the type--this cast issue presents a fairly deep graphite gray hue with solid relief and boldness to the design. A fairly RARE and unusual emission that is not at all often encountered. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Fonrobert-Unlisted; Medina-198; Herrera-171. Diameter: 36mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Montevideo. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust facing slightly right; Reverse: Coat-of-arms of Montevideo: banner above castle tower upon ridge. Despite the noted mount removal--fairly typical for the type--this cast issue presents a fairly deep graphite gray hue with solid relief and boldness to the design. A fairly RARE and unusual emission that is not at all often encountered. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Ponterio C.O.I.N. (8/1989) Lot # 1492.
Estimate: $800 - $1200