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January 2015 NYINC Auction - Sess. B 10 January 2015
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ARGENTINA. Buenos Aires. Cast Silver Proclamation Medal, 1760. Charles III (1759-88). CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
35.3 mm; 15.69 gms. Med-60; Her-52; Rosa-2; Betts-450. Armored bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Two ships at sea eagle above and anchor in foreground. The proclamation ceremonies held in Buenos Aires for the new king Charles III was the most lavish and luxurious held in that city during colonial times. The ceremony was conducted on November 10th 1760 and lasted for 21 days. A theater was erected in a corner of the Plaza Mayor for music, theater and dance. Other activities included opera and bull fighting. During these ceremonies medals were cast in both gold and silver with images of the new king. A very well done cast, with good detail and definition. Lightly toned and attractive, an exceptional example that is quite RARE in this state of preservation. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
From the John Adams Collection.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00
35.3 mm; 15.69 gms. Med-60; Her-52; Rosa-2; Betts-450. Armored bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Two ships at sea eagle above and anchor in foreground. The proclamation ceremonies held in Buenos Aires for the new king Charles III was the most lavish and luxurious held in that city during colonial times. The ceremony was conducted on November 10th 1760 and lasted for 21 days. A theater was erected in a corner of the Plaza Mayor for music, theater and dance. Other activities included opera and bull fighting. During these ceremonies medals were cast in both gold and silver with images of the new king. A very well done cast, with good detail and definition. Lightly toned and attractive, an exceptional example that is quite RARE in this state of preservation. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
From the John Adams Collection.
Ex: Ponterio & Associates Sale #87 Lot #230 April 4, 1997.
Ex: Ponterio & Associates Sale #41 Lot #3942 March 16, 1990.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00