1088 | Medals

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CARLOS IV (1788-1808). Proclamation of the Episcopate and the Cathedral Chapter of Guadalajara. (Ae. 29.19g / 39mm). 1788. Engraver: GA Gil. (You Vives 122). Anv: Bust of Carlos IV with jacket, shirt with jabot, band and cloak, around legend: CAROLO IV HISP ET IND R FAUSTE PROCLAM MDCCLXXXXIX. Rev: Two oval shields joined by cardboard, resting on a ledge, the shield on the left with a crown from which two palms emerge surrounding a Calatrava cross, below the dog of San Roque with a lit torch and cruciferous globe, the shield of the right with tiara on two sotuer keys, between the shields a cross and in front of a radiant star, all under a bishop's hat, around the legend: EPISC CAP S CATHED GUADALX ECCLES. Good Extremely Fine.