1057 | Medals

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CARLOS III (1759-1788). Mexico at the birth of Prince D. Carlos. (Ae. 53.08g / 51mm). 1780. Engraver: GA Gil. (Vives 55; RAH 321). Anv: Head of Carlos III with the fleece collar, in front of the left-angled busts of the Princes of Asturias, around the legend: CARLOS III, KING OF SPAIN AND OF THE INDIES, CARLOS AND LUISA DE BORBON PRINCIPES OF ASTURIAS. Rev: Hispania to the right with helmet, breastplate, cloak and rabbit at his feet, in front of a lit altar, with the coat of arms of royal arms and a cross on top, the newborn presents a kneeling woman, crowned, with mantles of smooth and armed with quiver, bow and arrows, with the coat of arms of Mexico behind, around the legend: CARLOS DE BORBON WAS BORN IN EL PARDO ON MARCH 5, 1780, in exergue: ENGRAVED IN MAXICO BY GERON / ANTONIO GIL. Almost Extremely Fine. Strange.