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COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 4 reales-sized proclamation medal, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1789, corded

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COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 4 reales-sized proclamation medal, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1789, corded
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COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 4 reales-sized proclamation medal, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1789, corded edge, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Santander. Restrepo-p. 121; Herrera-215; Medina-253. 33 mm. Obverse with armored bust of Charles III [sic] within legend CAROL.IV.D.G. HISP.ET IND.R. with Maltese cross at bottom; reverse with city arms (spread-eagle in crowned shield within wreath) above CAI CEDO., all within legend SANTA FIDES FIRMAT FIDEM with date 1789 between pairs of rosettes at bottom. Lightly toned over luster, tiny spots of extra metal behind head and minor graininess above center on reverse. While several examples have been on the market in recent years, this remains the finest example. Pedigreed to the Santander Collection (Sedwick Auction 26, lot 1139).
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