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Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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ARGENTINA. Inauguration of the Port of La Plata Bronze Medal, 1883. MINT STATE.
By R. Podesta & Co. Diameter: 56mm. Obverse: INAUGURACION DEL PUERTO / LA PLATA around a view of the harbor with two ships and cattle in the foreground; Reverse: LA PROVINICIA DE BUENOS AIRES LO INICIA EL 8 DE DICIEMBRE DE 1883 Y LO LIBRA AL COMERCIO DEL MUNDO EL 30 DE MARZO DE 1890 inside laurel wreath; Edge: Plain. A wonderfully produced medal with intricate engraving, a bold strike, and satiny devices contrasting smooth fields. The surfaces have toned a consistent chocolate brown color and betray nary an imperfection or nick. Perfect for any Argentinian aficionado.
Estimate: $100 - $200
By R. Podesta & Co. Diameter: 56mm. Obverse: INAUGURACION DEL PUERTO / LA PLATA around a view of the harbor with two ships and cattle in the foreground; Reverse: LA PROVINICIA DE BUENOS AIRES LO INICIA EL 8 DE DICIEMBRE DE 1883 Y LO LIBRA AL COMERCIO DEL MUNDO EL 30 DE MARZO DE 1890 inside laurel wreath; Edge: Plain. A wonderfully produced medal with intricate engraving, a bold strike, and satiny devices contrasting smooth fields. The surfaces have toned a consistent chocolate brown color and betray nary an imperfection or nick. Perfect for any Argentinian aficionado.
Estimate: $100 - $200