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January 2015 NYINC Auction - Sess. B 10 January 2015
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GUATEMALA. Guatemala City. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1760. Charles III (1759-88). VERY FINE.
27.2 mm; 6.50 gms. Gr-K-33 (plate coin); Med-69; Her-62; Betts-460. VERY RARE. Struck to a 2 Reales size. Bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Rider right over two mountains. The proclamation festivities for Charles III took place on 25 July 1760, with medals issued in sizes corresponding to that of 1/2, 1, 2 and 4 Reales. Somewhat harshly cleaned some time ago and pierced at one o'clock. VERY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00
27.2 mm; 6.50 gms. Gr-K-33 (plate coin); Med-69; Her-62; Betts-460. VERY RARE. Struck to a 2 Reales size. Bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Rider right over two mountains. The proclamation festivities for Charles III took place on 25 July 1760, with medals issued in sizes corresponding to that of 1/2, 1, 2 and 4 Reales. Somewhat harshly cleaned some time ago and pierced at one o'clock. VERY FINE.
From the John Adams Collection.
Ex: Ponterio & Associates Sale #109 Lot #263 October 7, 2000.
Ex: Lic. A. Porraz Collection.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00