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January 2015 NYINC Auction - Sess. B 10 January 2015
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MEXICO. Veracruz. Cast and Chased Silver Proclamation Medal, 1747. Ferdinand VI (1746-59). VERY FINE.
35.5 mm; 15.45 gms. Gr-F6-36; Med-51; Her-67; Betts-371. VERY RARE and only the third example of this medal that we are aware of. Of the remaining two, one is pierced twice, the other is housed in the Smithsonian Institution. Bust of Ferdinand VI right; Reverse: Arms of Veracruz. In the case of Veracruz there is a letter from the council dated May 17th 1747 giving reports of the ceremonies conducted on April 10th 1747. There are two accounts of the distribution of medals during the proclamation ceremonies. The first is of Jose de Zavaleta, who threw silver medals to the people from his window. The second is of Governor Antonio Salas who threw them to the crowd from a platform. It is unknown which medals were distributed by which individual, but likely the medals in question are Grove-F6-36 and Grove-F6-37. Lightly chased, with remnants of gilding remaining. Pierced at twelve o'clock. Bold portrait, attractive with nice surfaces for type. VERY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00
35.5 mm; 15.45 gms. Gr-F6-36; Med-51; Her-67; Betts-371. VERY RARE and only the third example of this medal that we are aware of. Of the remaining two, one is pierced twice, the other is housed in the Smithsonian Institution. Bust of Ferdinand VI right; Reverse: Arms of Veracruz. In the case of Veracruz there is a letter from the council dated May 17th 1747 giving reports of the ceremonies conducted on April 10th 1747. There are two accounts of the distribution of medals during the proclamation ceremonies. The first is of Jose de Zavaleta, who threw silver medals to the people from his window. The second is of Governor Antonio Salas who threw them to the crowd from a platform. It is unknown which medals were distributed by which individual, but likely the medals in question are Grove-F6-36 and Grove-F6-37. Lightly chased, with remnants of gilding remaining. Pierced at twelve o'clock. Bold portrait, attractive with nice surfaces for type. VERY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Ex: Ponterio & Associates Sale #86 Lot #3366 April 4, 1997.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00