Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2015 NYINC Auction - Sess. B 10 January 2015
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MEXICO. Mexico City. Bronze Proclamation Medal, 1760. Charles III (1759-88). EXTREMELY FINE.
44.0 mm; 38.2 gms. Gr-K-1b; Med-85; Her-75; Betts-473. By A. B. Madero. VERY RARE, our records show only two public appearances at auction for this medal, which includes the previous sale of this specific medal. Armored draped bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Arms of Mexico City in ornamented frame. Struck on a cast planchet. Some areas of weakness in reverse legend and some filing between ten and two o'clock on reverse for unknown reason. A few inconsequential rim dings but nice chocolate patina and a handsome design. EXTREMELY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00
44.0 mm; 38.2 gms. Gr-K-1b; Med-85; Her-75; Betts-473. By A. B. Madero. VERY RARE, our records show only two public appearances at auction for this medal, which includes the previous sale of this specific medal. Armored draped bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Arms of Mexico City in ornamented frame. Struck on a cast planchet. Some areas of weakness in reverse legend and some filing between ten and two o'clock on reverse for unknown reason. A few inconsequential rim dings but nice chocolate patina and a handsome design. EXTREMELY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Ex: Superior Stamp and Coin Co. Sale Lot #3383 May 30, 1993.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00