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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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PERU. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1760-LM. Lima Mint. Charles III. PCGS MS-61.
Medina-79; Herrera-71; Betts-469; MHE-302 (this medal illustrated). Diameter: 36mm; Weight: 17.01 gms. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king. Obverse: Laureate and armored bust right; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Lima: double eagle with K I (for Karolus [Charles/Carlos] and Ioanna [Johanna/Juana]) and crowns on breast; crowned Pillars of Hercules to left and right. A tantalizing representation of this stunning and popular medal, offering a level of preservation that is RARELY encountered. Extremely lustrous and vibrant, with just some light toning scattered about.
Ex: Tomas Prieto Collection (with ticket).
Estimate: $1500 - $3000
Medina-79; Herrera-71; Betts-469; MHE-302 (this medal illustrated). Diameter: 36mm; Weight: 17.01 gms. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king. Obverse: Laureate and armored bust right; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Lima: double eagle with K I (for Karolus [Charles/Carlos] and Ioanna [Johanna/Juana]) and crowns on breast; crowned Pillars of Hercules to left and right. A tantalizing representation of this stunning and popular medal, offering a level of preservation that is RARELY encountered. Extremely lustrous and vibrant, with just some light toning scattered about.
Ex: Tomas Prieto Collection (with ticket).
Estimate: $1500 - $3000