Silver Medal of Ferdinand VII of Spain, Santiago, 1818–1819. 1947.47.548

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1947.47.548

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Obverse: FERNANDO VII. REY DE ESPANA Y DE LAS YNDIAS - Laur. and dr. bust of Ferdinand l.; unusual border of laurel leaves with interior connecting lines and dots.
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Reverse: EN/ PREMIO/ DE LA/ FIDELIDAD - Olive wreath

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 39.7

  • Conservation State

    • Description: Traces of large mount removed at 12:00

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1947.47.548
  • Lot: 1947.47
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • J. A. Miller

Description

Fidelity award medal, proclamation piece?; excessively rare; identified by Dr. Fernando Chao, 2010.

Rights

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

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