Real de Catorce!!
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. . 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.
Very few specimens known
Charles IV (1788-1808). 1 escudo. 1806. Potosi. PJ. (Cal-1192). . 3,37 g. Tiny hairlines on the obverse and minimal rub on the head. Slightly weak strike at the center of the shield, although this is a highly attractive specimen, with original luster and attractive orange toning. b>Very few specimens known. Very rare, especially in this grade. AU/Almost MS. Est...2500,00.
NGC - XF 40 Top Pop!!
Charles IV (1788-1808). 1 escudo. 1804. Santiago. FJ/JJ. (Cal-1243.1). . 3,29 g. Rectified assayers, not stated by NGC label. Minor traces of luster. According to Krause, the mintage was 1,428 pieces.
Very rare; we have found only one other specimen auctioned by Áureo&Calicó in the Moratín Collection 1999, lot 1603.
Slabbed by NGC as XF 40 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and censuses. Est...2000,00.
Guatemala!! - VF 25
Charles IV (1788-1808). 2 escudos. 1789. Guatemala. M. (Cal-1250). . Bust of Charles III and ordinal IV. Attractive toning. Difficult to find in any grade and absent from most specialized collections, we are confident it will attract considerable attention. Very rare.
Slabbed by PCGS as VF 25. Only 2 finer specimens in the PCGS census. Est...6000,00.
Guatemala!! - VF 20
Charles IV (1788-1808). 4 escudos. 1789. Guatemala. M. (Cal-1446). . Bust of Charles III and ordinal IV. Especially difficult to find in any grade.
This specimen shows even circulation wear, with no notable damage or problems, while still retaining traces of original luster. An excellent opportunity for any collector of this period seeking to fill a gap in their cabinet. Very rare.
Slabbed by PCGS as VF 20. Only 1 finer specimen in the PCGS census. Est...6000,00.
NGC - MS 62
Charles IV (1788-1808). 4 escudos. 1796. Madrid. MF. (Cal-1479). . Superb specimen with all its details sharply defined. Full luster and a nice color, slightly orangish in some areas. Minor adjustment lines in the reverse. Rare in this preservation. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. Est...2500,00.
Extremely rare Santiago!!
Charles IV (1788-1808). 4 escudos. 1791. Santiago. DA. (Cal-1591). . 13,39 g. Bust of Charles III with Roman numeral IIII. Krause reports a mintage of 4,879 pieces combining both ordinal types. Nice color. Minor edge bump. Extremely rare, few specimens known.
Ex Áureo & Calicó (25/05/2011), lot 466. Almost VF/VF. Est...2500,00.
NGC - UNC Details
Charles IV (1788-1808). 8 escudos. 1791. Lima. IJ. (Cal-1595). (Cal onza-981). . Bust of Charles III and ordinal IV. Flan flaws on the obverse and light adjustment marks. Soft toning. Magnificent reverse. Original luster, full on the reverse. Rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as UNC Details, Planchet Flaw. Est...4500,00.
Charles IV (1788-1808). 8 escudos. 1802. Madrid. FA. (Cal-1621). (Cal onza-1011). . 27,06 g. Dot after FELIX and before AUSPICE. Minor scratch on the obverse and a small adjustment hairline on the reverse. Full luster and a magnificent reverse. Rare in this grade. Almost MS/Mint state. Est...9000,00.
Laureate bust!! - AU 58
Charles IV (1788-1808). 8 escudos. 1791. Potosi. PR. (Cal-1694). (Cal onza-1084). . Laureate bust. Weak strike on the shield. Minor flan flaws. Traces of luster. Very rare, especially in this grade.
Slabbed by NGC as AU 58. Only 1 specimen graded higher according to the NGC census. Est...12000,00.
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