Mexico 1761 medal Betts-458
This specimen was lot 1027 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $2,115. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Guanajuato. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1761. Charles III (1759-88). CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE. VERY RARE, the only example of this medal we have handled. Armored draped bust of Charles III right; Reverse: Radiant chalice and sacrament atop mountain, three line inscription below. This same obverse die was used to strike the VERY RARE Nueva Cantabriae medal of Charles III Grove-K-19. Well struck on polished planchet. A few minor rim nicks but nothing detracting from the overall appeal of the piece. Other than the Hubbard piece plated in Grove this is the only other example we know to exist. From the John Adams Collection. Ex: Ponterio & Associates Sale #86 Lot #3370 April 4, 1997."
Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.
Specification: silver, this specimen 39.5 mm; 25.83 gms.
Catalog reference: Gr-K-28; Med-67; Her-60; Betts-458.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.
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