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January 2015 NYINC Auction - Sess. B 10 January 2015
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MEXICO. Mexico City. Cast and Chased Silver Proclamation Medal, 1701. Philip V (1701-46). EXTREMELY FINE.
30.5 mm; 12.97 gms. Gr-PV-1; Med-2; Her-6; Betts-89. Armored bust of Philip V right; Reverse: Arms of Mexico City. Lightly chased and sharply detailed. A royal decree was sent to the Noble and Loyal City of Mexico directing them to proceed with proclamation ceremonies for King Philip V. In compliance with the decree, the Viceroy of Mexico City stated in a letter dated March 12th 1701 that the proclamation ceremonies would commence as soon as possible. The festivities began April 4th with more than 500 thousand pesos spent on the festival. The prototype of this medal traces back to the 1700 Philip V proclamation of Cadiz (VQ-12899). The obverse of the 1700 Cadiz proclamation was used to produce the obverse mold with only the final digit in the date being changed to a "1". The reverse mold was created locally in Mexico City accounting for its debasement in style and lettering. Generations of this basic casting were also used for the 1701 Medal of Veracruz Grove-PV-9 as well as the later Mexico City medal of Luis I Grove-LI-2. Considered to be the first medal of Mexico. Few signs of handling, nicely toned and highly attractive. Choice quality for this type. EXTREMELY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Estimate: $6000.00- $8000.00
30.5 mm; 12.97 gms. Gr-PV-1; Med-2; Her-6; Betts-89. Armored bust of Philip V right; Reverse: Arms of Mexico City. Lightly chased and sharply detailed. A royal decree was sent to the Noble and Loyal City of Mexico directing them to proceed with proclamation ceremonies for King Philip V. In compliance with the decree, the Viceroy of Mexico City stated in a letter dated March 12th 1701 that the proclamation ceremonies would commence as soon as possible. The festivities began April 4th with more than 500 thousand pesos spent on the festival. The prototype of this medal traces back to the 1700 Philip V proclamation of Cadiz (VQ-12899). The obverse of the 1700 Cadiz proclamation was used to produce the obverse mold with only the final digit in the date being changed to a "1". The reverse mold was created locally in Mexico City accounting for its debasement in style and lettering. Generations of this basic casting were also used for the 1701 Medal of Veracruz Grove-PV-9 as well as the later Mexico City medal of Luis I Grove-LI-2. Considered to be the first medal of Mexico. Few signs of handling, nicely toned and highly attractive. Choice quality for this type. EXTREMELY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Ex: Hans Schulman Sale Lot #450 December 9, 1966.
Estimate: $6000.00- $8000.00