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Mexico City, Mexico, brass uniface "cliche" (trial strike) of a large medal, Charles III, no date, engraved by Geronimo A. Gil, very rare (probably unique), ex-Hubbard. Obv trial of Grove-K92. 13.00 grams; 58mm. Bust of Charles III above GERONIMO.A.GIL. within legend CARLOS III. REY DE ESP EMP. DE LAS INDIAS. A large, thin shell of metal, AU (or better) with toning around details, struck as a trial for the obverse of a merit medal known in gold (Medina collection), silver (no reference), and bronze (Museo Nacional de Mexico), all very rare, with legend matching some Spain medals by Prieto but with different bust. Notably, the Mexican engraver Geronimo Antonio Gil responsible for this piece was the father of J. Gabriel Gil, both of whom were known for engraving the rare (and very similar) medals of Manila, Philippines. Desirable pedigree. From the Clyde Hubbard Estate, pedigreed to the El Mundo de la Moneda auction of February 26, 2022, with original lot-tag 51.

Estimate: $2000 - $3000