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Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, cast silver 2R-sized proclamation medal, Isabel II, 1834, rare.

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Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, cast silver 2R-sized proclamation medal, Isabel II, 1834, rare.
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Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, cast silver 2R-sized proclamation medal, Isabel II, 1834, rare. Herrera-52; Medina-422. 5.69 grams, 26mm. Crudely cast and officially re-engraved type akin to the earlier Cuban proclamation medals (see previous lot). Obverse with right-facing bust of Isabel II inside legend VIVA ISABEL II REINA DE ESPANA E INDIA; reverse with S and P flanking simple shield containing a castle above a lion, date 1834 below, inside legend MARCO DE CASTRO ALFERES REAL. AVF for type, typically grainy and somewhat olive-colored as possibly lightly gilt at some point, no problems and notably without hole.