VENEZUELA. 10 Bolivars. (Ar. 29.87g/39mm). 1973. Centenary of the effigy of Simón Bolívar on the coin (1873-1973). (Km#45). Almost Extremely Fine. Taps on the song.
Description
VENEZUELA. 100 Bolivars. (Ar. 27.00g/ 36mm). 1981. 200th Anniversary of the birth of Andrés Bello. (Km#57). Uncirculated. In original case.
Description
CARLOS III (1759-1788). Delights of the Arts. (Ae. 158.33g/64mm). 1764. One-sided proof of the reverse hole. Two female figures symbolizing painting and architecture. In exergue: PS (Pedro Sepúlveda?) 1764. Almost Extremely Fine. The side without engraving has numerous marks. Very interesting.
This work is most likely an engraving exercise based on a piece by Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi (1658-1740) made for the architect Cyro Ferri in 1680.
Description
CARLOS IV (1788-1808). Proclamation in Valladolid de Michoacan, Mexico. (Ae. 42.88g/45mm). 1791. Engraver: GA Gil. (Vives 172; RAH 435 metal variation). Obv: Bust of Carlos IV with jacket, jabot shirt, sash, mantle and collars of the fleece and Holy Spirit, around legend: CARLOS IIII KING OF SPAIN AND OF THE YNDIAS. Rev: Oval Escudo of arms crowned with three busts on a shelf and exterior decoration made up of cardboard and two palms, around legend: PROCLAIMED IN THE CITY OF VALLADOLID DE MICHOACAN/BY HIS ALFEREZ RD JOSE, in exergue: 1791. Good Very Fine. Slight iridescent tone. Limited.
Description
ELIZABETH II (1833-1868). Visit to the city of Sevilla. (Ae. 6.13g/23mm). September 17, 1862. (VQ 14359). Good Very Fine. Loose minting on reverse.
Description
ALFONSO XIII (1885-1931). International Exhibition of Barcelona. Cooperation. (Silver bronze. 41.87g/35mm). 1929. Engraver: Castells. (Cru. Medals 1262a). Includes crown, ring and ribbon as well as an original case from Hijos de B. Castells. Good Extremely Fine. Limited.
Description
SPAIN. Ferdinand of Aragon (Au. 3.77g/18mm). Private coinage of the 20th century. Almost Extremely Fine. Light scratch. crimp. 18 karat gold.
Description