1789 Medal Grove-C61 Guadalajara MS(PCGS#539345)

January 2021 Ancient & World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

22265

等级

VF30

价格

23,326

详细说明

MEXICO. Guadalajara. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1789. Charles IV. PCGS VF-30 Gold Shield. Grove-C61; Med-149; Her-134. Obverse: Armored and laureate bust right, flanked by mint applied countermarks "FOR-CADA" and crowned "GA.", both within shaped borders all within a corded border, legend around; Reverse: Coat of arms of Guadalajara within a tulip border, legend around. A seldom-encountered medal, produced by local silversmith Forcada, with very few examples appearing in the last 20 years; as such it should be considered VERY RAREand highly desirable. This example, quite handsome overall, displays bold legends and some customary central softness. Light and attractive mottled gray tone appears in the centers with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices. The reverse exhibits a small hand-applied zig-zag pattern to the right of the shield, which is very reminiscent of the El Salvadorian scribe marks that were applied starting in 1834. Although unfortunate, similar alterations are not at all uncommon on Spanish-related proclamation medals, and the instance here does not impact the designs. Considering it's elusiveness, one can expect spirited bidding from advanced collectors of Mexico, Proclamation medals and coinage and Spain. It is interesting to note that at the time of production Forcada was the most famous silversmith in all of colonial Mexico. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.