1051 | Medals

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CARLOS III (1759-1788). Proclamation in Barcelona. (Ar. 7.99g / 29mm). 1759. Engraver: I. Valls. (You Vives 25; RAH 223). Ob: Draped bust of Carlos IV, around legend: CAROLUS REX CATH HISPANIAR III / PROCLAM BARCINO, under bust: 1759. Rev: Horse loose at the pace, behind fortified Barcelona defended by Montjuic, above legend: PRISTINA PRATA PIDENT. Almost Extremely Fine. Beautiful patina.

The ceremonies of proclamation of the monarchs were never a tradition in the crown of Aragon, quite the opposite of what happened in Castile. In fact they were introduced by the Bourbon dynasty as a result of the War of Succession. On September 24, 1759, the advent to the throne of Carlos III was celebrated in Barcelona. And it is convenient not to forget that the new monarch made the triumphal entry into his kingdom precisely through the port of Barcelona. An entrance loaded with symbolism because, not in vain, it had been almost half a century that a king of Spain had not visited the city.