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NYINC Signature Sale 3031 20-21 January 2014
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Carlos III Proclamation Medal - 1 Real 1760 Medina 70, Betts-461. Fine Details (Plugged). Obverse: young bust of Charles III facing right, with legend CAROLUS . III . D . G . HISPAN . ET . IND . REX . around. Reverse: Coat of arms of Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala (now Antigua Guatemala), with legend GUAT . IN . EIUS . PROCLAMATIONE . 1760 . around. The adjustment marks present on the reverse are an unmistakable evidence that these proclamations were produced to the same standard of the coinage, and could circulate, as many did, if so desired. A much rarer denomination than the similar ½ Real and seldom seen. Ex. John J. Ford Collection (Stack's 1/2006, lot 641 for $350).From The Isaac Rudman Collection of Guatemala Coins
Estimate: 300-500 USD
Carlos III Proclamation Medal - 1 Real 1760 Medina 70, Betts-461. Fine Details (Plugged). Obverse: young bust of Charles III facing right, with legend CAROLUS . III . D . G . HISPAN . ET . IND . REX . around. Reverse: Coat of arms of Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala (now Antigua Guatemala), with legend GUAT . IN . EIUS . PROCLAMATIONE . 1760 . around. The adjustment marks present on the reverse are an unmistakable evidence that these proclamations were produced to the same standard of the coinage, and could circulate, as many did, if so desired. A much rarer denomination than the similar ½ Real and seldom seen. Ex. John J. Ford Collection (Stack's 1/2006, lot 641 for $350).From The Isaac Rudman Collection of Guatemala Coins
Estimate: 300-500 USD