1053 | Medals

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CARLOS III (1759-1788). Proclamation in Madrid. (Ar. 22.85 / 38mm). 1759. Engraver Tomás F. Prieto. (RAH 239-240; H-25). Anv: Head of Carlos IV, around legend: CAROLVS III BORB REX CATHOLICVS. Rev: Spain standing straight ahead looking to the right and the left hand raised, wearing a helmet, breastplate and cloak, in the right hand he holds a royal banner, around the legend: ACCLAMATIO AVGVSTA, in exergue: MATRITI / III IDUS SEPT / MDCCLVIIII. Almost Extremely Fine. Limited.

On September 11, 1759, still with the new king in Italy, the proclamation of Carlos III was made in Madrid. The mayor of the city, in the presence of the high nobility, raised the royal banner in the Plaza Mayor and shouted: “Castilla, Castilla, Castilla for King Carlos III!”, To which the crowd responded with cheers. Later, gold and silver coins with the effigy of the new king were thrown to the people. It was necessary to wait until the summer of 1760 for the act of swearing to take place and the showy parade through the decorated streets of Madrid.