Silver Medal of Charles IV of Spain, Mexico City, 1789–1808. 1914.48.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1914.48.1

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 38.47
    • Diameter (in mm): 43

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1789 - 1808

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1789
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: CARLOS * IV * PRO LA * GRACIA * DE * DIOS * REY * DE * ESPANA * Y * EMPERADOR * DE * LAS * * INDIAS *
    • Type: bust r. with sash
    • Portrait: Charles IV of Spain

  • Reverse

    • Legend: * A * SU * PROCLAMACION * EL * CONSULADO * DE * MEXICO * ANO * DE * 1789
    • Type: arms crowned, man stg. ship in background

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1914.48.1
  • Lot: 1914.48
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Category: Bourbon

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States