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PERU. President Ramon Castilla/National Penitentiary Silver Medal, 1856. Lima Mint. PCGS AU-58.
Fonrobert-9109. 36mm. Obverse: Uniformed bust right; Reverse: Legend in eight lines. Commemorating the laying of the cornerstone for the national penitentiary by president Ramon Castilla. This medal possesses great eye appeal on account of its deep toning and lustrous fields. Some minor nicks and contact marks pepper the fields, accounting for the grade. However, the intricately detailed bust and legends remain crisp and attractive. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Fonrobert-9109. 36mm. Obverse: Uniformed bust right; Reverse: Legend in eight lines. Commemorating the laying of the cornerstone for the national penitentiary by president Ramon Castilla. This medal possesses great eye appeal on account of its deep toning and lustrous fields. Some minor nicks and contact marks pepper the fields, accounting for the grade. However, the intricately detailed bust and legends remain crisp and attractive. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300