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Mexico City. Philip V Proclaimed, 1701. B.89, Herrera 6, Grove PV-1

From Stack's January 2006 Auction, Session 1 on Jan 16, 2006

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Categories  •  Stack's January 2006 → The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection: Part 13 → The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection of Betts Medals, Part I: Medals Illustrative of Early American History → Spanish Proclamation and Other Medals Referring to the New World, 1701 - 1789 → Philip V, 1700-1724, 1724-1746
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Mexico City. Philip V Proclaimed, 1701. B.89, Herrera 6, Grove PV-1. Unsigned. Silver. Cast and chased....Mexico City. Philip V Proclaimed, 1701. B.89, Herrera 6, Grove PV-1. Unsigned. Silver. Cast and chased. 30.1 mm. 209.1 gns. A fine cast. Obverse: Bust of Philip V. Reverse: Castle supported by lions, eagle on cactus above. Choice About Uncirculated.

Ex A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. on June 16, 1967.

The lions and castle were the main elements of the Arms of Mexico City. The eagle on cactus recalls the directions of the gods to the pre-Columbian founders of the city, ''where you see an eagle perched on a Nopal (cactus), devouring a serpent, there shall you build your city.'' This eagle ultimately became the national Arms of Mexico both as an Empire and a Republic.

Lot # 619 Session 1
Hammer Price: $1,800.00

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