CHILE. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1760. Santiago Mint. Charles III. PCGS MS-61.
Fonrobert-Unlisted; Medina-62; Herrera-54; Betts-452; MHE-295 (this medal illustrated). By A. Tapia. Diameter: 38mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Santiago. Obverse: Bareheaded, draped, and armored bust right; all within leaved border; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Santiago: shield with lion rampant and escallops; crowned Pillars of Hercules to left and right; below, burning heart between AM-AT. A GREAT RARITY when encountered so attractive and enticing, this New World proclamation issue offers splendid cabinet toning and some hints of brilliance as well. Undoubtedly one of the finest, if not the finest, that one could ever hope to encounter.
Ex: Tomas Prieto Collection (with ticket).
Estimate: $4000.00- $6000.00