Betts-492
1760 Bogota, Colombia Proclamation Medal of Charles III
Obverse Text: CAROLO III HISP • ET IND AVG . REG .
Reverse Text: SANCTA FIDES PRAESTAT FIDEM. | OCT . IDUUM AUG . | M . DCC . LX .
Catalog Reference
Castrobeza, p. 329
Herrera, Charles III, 94
Medina-110
Engraver: Unknown
Composition: Silver
Size: 34.0 mm
Weight: 16.67 grams
The obverse of Betts-492 features the bust of King Charles III with his head facing right. Around his head is a garland crown. On the reverse is a crowned eagle with its head facing left, wings spread, and orb in each talon. This medal is commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Bogota.
The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction, where it realized $3,360.
