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Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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COLOMBIA. Silver Proclamation Medal of 4 Reales, 1790. Charles IV. PCGS AU-53.
Restrepo-p. 121; Herrera-186; Medina-213. Diameter: 33mm. Commemorating the proclamation of Charles IV as the king in Popayan. Obverse: portrait of Charles III; Reverse: sunrise over cityscape. An eye-catching medallic issue with deep steel-blue toning on the obverse. The unique local-style portrait is well-presented and handsome. The reverse is more softly toned, with lustrous fields and hints of amber color that enhance the sunrise scene. A lightly-handled and attractive piece with a small scrape on the obverse but otherwise problem-free. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Restrepo-p. 121; Herrera-186; Medina-213. Diameter: 33mm. Commemorating the proclamation of Charles IV as the king in Popayan. Obverse: portrait of Charles III; Reverse: sunrise over cityscape. An eye-catching medallic issue with deep steel-blue toning on the obverse. The unique local-style portrait is well-presented and handsome. The reverse is more softly toned, with lustrous fields and hints of amber color that enhance the sunrise scene. A lightly-handled and attractive piece with a small scrape on the obverse but otherwise problem-free. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600