840. MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos IV. King of Spain, 1788-1808. AR Medal (39mm, 26.94 g, 12h). Proclamation in Puebla de Los Angeles. Dated 1790 in Roman numerals. CAROLO * IV * HISP * ET * IND * REGI *, crowned coat-of-arms of Spain between two columns with a banner wrapped around them inscribed PLUS and VLTRA / S*P*Q*/ANGELOPOLIT*/ IN*/PROCLAMATIONE./XVI*KAL*/FEBRVARIAS*/MDCCXC*. in seven lines; all within decorative border. Grove C-137; Herrera 190; Medina 217; Fonrobert 6957. Near EF, iridescently toned, light marks and scratches. ($500)
841. MEXICO, Primera República. Guadalupe Victoria. Presidente, 1823-1829. AR Medal (39mm, 12h). Proclamation of President Guadalupe Victoria. Struck 1824. EL EXMO. S. D. GUADALUPE VICTORIA PRESIDe. Io. (DE) LA –, uniformed bust right, wearing high collar / REPUBLICA MEXICANA, eagle on cactus left, head right, grasping serpent with talons and beak; all within wreath. Grove 71a. In NGC encapsulation, graded AU58 (incorrectly identified on ticket as Antonio Lopez Santa Anna). ($750)
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