ALFONSO XIII. Universal Exhibition of Barcelona. (Ae. 61.81g / 50mm). 1888. Engravers: Solá, Arnau and Castells. (Cru. Medalles 760a). Almost Extremely Fine. Reverse stain.
The chronicles of those days that the exhibition was opened to the public on April 8, 1888, with the presence of the Barcelona authorities and a blessing made by the bishop of Barcelona, Jaime Catalá y Albosa, tell us. However, the official inauguration took place on May 20, 1888, and was presided over by King Alfonso XIII, who was then two years old, the Queen Regent María Cristina, the Princess of Asturias María de las Mercedes, the President of the Práxedes government Mateo Sagasta and the Mayor of Barcelona Francisco de Paula Rius y Taulet. Other personalities attending the event were: the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of Genoa and the Princes of Wales, as well as numerous diplomatic delegations.
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ALFONSO XIII (1885-1931). National Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and architecture. (Ar. 59.00g / 50mm). 1910. Madrid. Engraver: B. Maura. (MPN 1272 var). Good Very Fine/ Very Fine. Stripes on reverse.
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FELIPE V (1700-1746). 2 Reales (Ar. 6.75g / 26mm) *. 1739. México M. (Cal-2019-821). Very Fine/ Good. From El Cazador. Encapsulated by ANACS. * Theoretical weight and measure.
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UNCERTAIN OF THE PENINSULA. Quadrant. (Ae. 3.09g / 16mm). (Villaronga 428/1). Anv: Diademic female head on the left. Rev: Horse to the right, rising above. Almost Very Fine. Rare.
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Interesting set formed by 25 medieval fleeces minted by various kings, predominantly pieces by Alfonso I. Different mints, modules (pepión, money, obolo, noven ...) as well as states of conservation. TO EXAMINE.
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GENS SERVILIA. Denarius. (Ar. 3.11g / 20mm). 100 BC Northern Italy. (FFC 1118; Crawford 328/1). Anv: Head of Minerva on the left, behind legend: RVLLI. Rev: Victoria with palm in biga to the right, below letter, in exergue: P SERVILI M F. Very Fine. Cleaned oxidations.
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