PHILIPPINES. Inauguration Bronze Medal, 1878. Alfonso XII. NGC MS-64 Brown.

PHILIPPINES. Inauguration Bronze Medal, 1878. Alfonso XII. NGC MS-64 Brown. Honeycutt-25A. Weight: 30 gms.; Diameter: 38 mm. Obverse: Six-line inscription "INAUGURACION/ DE LAS OBRAS/ DE LA TRAIDA DE/ AGUAS POTABLES/ A/ MANILA" within beaded border, legend around "*REINANDO ALFONSO XII* 23 DE ENERO DE 1878"; Reverse: Seven-line inscription "COSTEADAS/ POR EL LEGADO/ DE/ CARRIEDO/ Y/ FONDOS DE LA/ CIUDAD" within beaded border, legend around "*GOBERNANDO ESTAS ISLAS EL GENERAL MORIONES". This beautifully preserved and attractive example displays lovely rich milk chocolate and mocha patina over semi-reflective surfaces. The devices are bold, crisp, well formed and easily read. Wholly original with an eye-catching appearance, it is clear that this example was given great care early on and as such should be considered VERY RARE in this state of preservation. Estimate: $500 - $700. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click

Estimate:$300

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