"Proclamation" medal. Spanish Monarchy. Charles IV (1788-1808). ND (1790). Real de Catorce. (Grove-C169). Armas reales coronadas dentro de una cadena ornamental, con la leyenda D. D. CAROLI. IIII. OM NIA VINCIT AMOR. Estrella radiante de ocho puntas con la inscripción SIC / EXULTAT / EL REAL / DEL CATORCE. / CUM / D.GEORGE / PARRODI.y alrededor; SED NOS CEDAMUS AMORI. 34 mm. On the reverse, a handwritten collection number in ink, very faint. Soft cabinet toning. Full luster. Very rare, especially in this magnificent state of preservation. Interesting silver proclamation medal of Charles IV for Real del Catorce. This is an undated issue, traditionally attributed to c. 1789–1790, in the context of the oath-taking ceremonies held after the death of Charles III and the accession of Charles IV to the throne. These medals were not ordinary circulating coinage, but commemorative issues connected with public acts of royal proclamation. Such ceremonies served to reaffirm loyalty to the Crown, while also allowing cities, towns, corporations, and mining centers to project their political, economic, and social prestige. The issue is especially significant for its association with Real del Catorce, an important mining center in New Spain that experienced rapid growth following the silver discoveries of the 1780s. The legends of the piece, with explicit mention of “El Real del Catorce” and D. George Parrodi, link the medal to the local proclamation festivities and to the participation of the mining elites in these public rituals of loyalty. This medal therefore stands as a particularly evocative testimony to the relationship between the Bourbon monarchy, the silver wealth of New Spain, and the symbolic representation of local prestige in the late 18th century. Mint state. Real de Catorce!!. Herrera. 203. Ag. 10,89.

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Charles IV (1788-1808). "Proclamation" medal. ND (1790). Real de Catorce. (Grove-C169). (Herrera-203). Anv.: Armas reales coronadas dentro de una cadena ornamental, con la leyenda D. D. CAROLI. IIII. OM NIA VINCIT AMOR. Rev.: Estrella radiante de ocho puntas con la inscripción SIC / EXULTAT / EL REAL / DEL CATORCE. / CUM / D.GEORGE / PARRODI.y alrededor; SED NOS CEDAMUS AMORI. Ag. 10,89 g.

34 mm. On the reverse, a handwritten collection number in ink, very faint. Soft cabinet toning. Full luster. Very rare, especially in this magnificent state of preservation.

Interesting silver proclamation medal of Charles IV for Real del Catorce. This is an undated issue, traditionally attributed to c. 1789-1790, in the context of the oath-taking ceremonies held after the death of Charles III and the accession of Charles IV to the throne.

These medals were not ordinary circulating coinage, but commemorative issues connected with public acts of royal proclamation. Such ceremonies served to reaffirm loyalty to the Crown, while also allowing cities, towns, corporations, and mining centers to project their political, economic, and social prestige.

The issue is especially significant for its association with Real del Catorce, an important mining center in New Spain that experienced rapid growth following the silver discoveries of the 1780s. The legends of the piece, with explicit mention of “El Real del Catorce” and D. George Parrodi, link the medal to the local proclamation festivities and to the participation of the mining elites in these public rituals of loyalty.

This medal therefore stands as a particularly evocative testimony to the relationship between the Bourbon monarchy, the silver wealth of New Spain, and the symbolic representation of local prestige in the late 18th century. Mint state. Est...3500,00.

Starting bid

1.500 €

Current bid

1.500 €

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Lot 290 | Spanish Monarchy

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