PERU. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1760-LM. Lima Mint. Charles III. NGC MS-64. Betts-469; Fonrobert-8921; Medina-79. Commemorating the proclaiming of Charles as the king in Lima. Obverse: Laureate and armored bust right, wearing Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of Lima: double eagle with K I (for Karolus [Charles/Carlos] and Ioanna [Johanna/Juana]) and crowns on breast; crowned Pillars of Hercules to left and right. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples of the type that one is likely to encounter, this near-Gem presents a deep gray tone with excellent, intricate detail represented throughout.
