Silver Medal of Charles IV of Spain, Orizaba, 1789–1808. 1956.163.169

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1956.163.169

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 11.91
    • Diameter (in mm): 35

Typological Description

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

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1790
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Place of Production: Orizaba
    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: Mexico

  • Obverse

    • Legend: A CARLOS.IV.REY. DE ESPANA. Y DE LAS YNDIAS.
    • Type: arms of Spain within columns
    • Portrait: Charles IV of Spain

  • Reverse

    • Legend: LA MUI LEAL VILLA DE ORIXAVA EN 11 DE ABRIL DE 1790 ENSU PROCLAMACION *
    • Type: legend within ornate border

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1956.163.169
  • Lot: 1956.163
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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