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PHILIPPINES. Filipino Islands Exposition Silver Award Medal, 1887. Alfonso XIII. NGC Unc Details--Cleaned. Honeycutt-30; Basso-711; Vives-537. Weight: 71.57 gms.; Diameter: 60 mm. By M. Figueroa. Obverse: Spain instructing Philippines seated to right; Industry in background to left, legend around "ALFONSO XIII REY DE ESPANA MARIA CRISTINA REINA REGENTE"; Reverse: Seminude Victory seated right, holding branches and trumpeting; exposition hall in background to right, legend around "EXPOSICION GENERAL DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS MADRID 1887". This handsome large format issue exhibits boldly struck intricate devices with relatively smooth fields. The surfaces display rich mottled patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when tilted in the light. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past cleaning now subdued and wholesome. Overall an attractive example for the issue with a pleasing appearance and good eye appeal. The Exposicion de las Filipinas was held in Parque del Buen Retiro in Madrid, Spain from 30 June to 30 October of 1887, under the presidency of the Queen Regent, and was met with great anticipation. The aim of the exhibition was to present the broadest possible picture of culture, industry, and the environment, there was even a human zoo set up with more than 40 "Naturales" to recreated the way of life of the indigenous Filipinos. To our knowledge 30 gold medals, 71 silver medals, 110 bronze medals and 323 honorable mentions medals were awarded. The artist Melecio Figueroa, a skilled and famous Filipino sculptor and engraver, designed one of the most prolific and influential images seen on Filipino coinage. This design, the iconic imagery depicted on Philippines coinage under United States of America administration, was used from 1903 to the 1960s and features a woman standing left holding a olive branch and hammer with volcano in background. Though no longer in use, this design still remains an important and influential part of modern Filipino history and culture. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click
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