MEXICO. Mexico City. Trade Merchants Gilt Bronze Medal, 1809. Ferdinand

MEXICO. Mexico City. Trade Merchants Gilt Bronze Medal, 1809. Ferdinand VII. PCGS MS-61. Grove-F-24B. Dimensions: 57 mm x 44 mm. By Tomas Suria. Obverse: Bust of Ferdinand VII right, legend around "AMADO FERNANDO VII . EL COMERCIO DE N.E. DERRAMARA GUSTOSO SU SANGRE EN TU DEFENSA"; Reverse: Mars and Mercury standing in front of trade goods, legend above "* LA INDUSTRIA Y EL UALOR SE UNIRAN EN DEFENSA DEL MONARCA.", three line inscription in exergue "* TOMAS SURIA EN * / MEXICO AGOSTO / DE 1909". This nicely preserved example offers a pleasing appearance with most of the gilding intact and a slight iridescent sheen. The intricate devices are boldly struck and finely detailed. An attractive example of this seldom encountered issue. Estimate: $500 - $700. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

Estimate:$300

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