URUGUAY. Cast Silver Proclamation Medal, 1789. Montevideo Mint. Charles IV. PCGS Genuine--Mount Removed, EF Details.
Fonrobert-Unlisted; Medina-198; Herrera-171. Diameter: 36mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Montevideo. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust facing slightly right; Reverse: Coat-of-arms of Montevideo: banner above castle tower upon ridge. Despite the noted mount removal-- fairly typical for the type --this cast issue presents a fairly deep graphite gray hue with solid relief and boldness to the design. A fairly RARE and unusual emission that is not at all often encountered.
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From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Ponterio C.O.I.N. (8/1989) Lot # 1492.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00