Lot 950 COLOMBIA, 4 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, Popayán, cord
COLOMBIA, 4 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, Popayán, corded edge, rare, PCGS XF details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-22 (p. 130); Fonrobert-8218; Herrera-49; Medina-344. Obverse with armored bust of Charles IV [sic] flanked by TIBI and FIDES above ET AMOR* within legend PREDILECTUS HISP [rosette]ET IND [rosette] REX [radiant rosette] FERDINANDUS VII [rosette]; reverse with mountains and city within legend [rosette] PROCLAMATUS [rosette] IN [rosette] CIVIT [rosette] POPAIENENSI [rosette]. Hairlined as usual but with bold full details and faint bluish toning over luster, more like AU in our estimation, also lacking any flaws or egregious damage. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label).
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