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January 2015 NYINC Auction - Sess. B 10 January 2015
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MEXICO. Tabasco. Cast and Chased Silver Proclamation Medal, 1760. Charles III (1759-88). None VERY FINE.
29.4 mm; 8.37 gms. Gr-K-54 (plate coin); Med-117; Her-101; Betts-499. EXTREMELY RARE, the only example of this medal that we have seen. Reportedly two examples known, the other being in the collection of Arturo Pedrals, Barcelona (Medina plate). Draped bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Arms of Tabasco. A very interesting medal that is clearly of local manufacture. It is likely the local artist designed this medal using the portrait from the gold coinage of Ferdinand VI as his reference model. Hand applied edge done with a small circular punch repeatedly, creating a very crude rendition of colonial edging. A very interesting medal that leads to some speculation. First and foremost, the portrait is that of Ferdinand VI, rather than Charles III. Secondly, the style of the kings name appears to be of a more debased style or different font than that of the remainder of the legends. Although no Ferdinand VI medals are known for Tabasco, or of this portrait style in general. This cataloger suspects, the proto mold for this medal was probably produced from an earlier medal of Ferdinand VI which is no longer known to exist. The crude nature of the casting would also support this, suggesting the "madre" or "mother coin" used to produce this mold was also cast. An extremely interesting medal. Pierced and repaired, cleaned some time ago. VERY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00
29.4 mm; 8.37 gms. Gr-K-54 (plate coin); Med-117; Her-101; Betts-499. EXTREMELY RARE, the only example of this medal that we have seen. Reportedly two examples known, the other being in the collection of Arturo Pedrals, Barcelona (Medina plate). Draped bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Arms of Tabasco. A very interesting medal that is clearly of local manufacture. It is likely the local artist designed this medal using the portrait from the gold coinage of Ferdinand VI as his reference model. Hand applied edge done with a small circular punch repeatedly, creating a very crude rendition of colonial edging. A very interesting medal that leads to some speculation. First and foremost, the portrait is that of Ferdinand VI, rather than Charles III. Secondly, the style of the kings name appears to be of a more debased style or different font than that of the remainder of the legends. Although no Ferdinand VI medals are known for Tabasco, or of this portrait style in general. This cataloger suspects, the proto mold for this medal was probably produced from an earlier medal of Ferdinand VI which is no longer known to exist. The crude nature of the casting would also support this, suggesting the "madre" or "mother coin" used to produce this mold was also cast. An extremely interesting medal. Pierced and repaired, cleaned some time ago. VERY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Ex: Ponterio & Associates Sale #109 Lot #266 October 7, 2000.
Ex: Lic. A. Porraz Collection.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00