Bronze Medal of Charles IV of Spain, Mexico, 1789–1808. 1922.38.121

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1922.38.121

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 40.33
    • Diameter (in mm): 45

Typological Description

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

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1789
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: * A * CARLOS * IV * REY * DE * ESPANA * Y * DE * LAS * INDIAS *
    • Type: bust r.
    • Portrait: Charles IV of Spain

  • Reverse

    • Legend: * EN * SU * EXALTACION * AL * TRONO * LA * CIUDAD * DE * MEXICO *
    • Type: arms crowned with supporters

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1922.38.121
  • Lot: 1922.38
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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