Charles IV Proclamation Medal

Location Chile
Year 1789
Type Personality medal
Composition Copper
Weight 22.3 g
Diameter 39.80 mm
Thickness 2.71 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust of Carlos IV right with `1789` in exergue, all within inner circle ; engraver`s signature `Nazaual F.`
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ❀CAROLUS IV• HISPANIARUM•ET IND• IMPERAT• AUGUST• 1789
Reverse description Image of two araucanian natives surrendering their weapons (bow, arrow and spear) and a Rhea (bird).
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ET OBTULIT HOMAG• POPUL• AUST • ❀ HIGINIUS PRÆFECT•CHIL•PROCLAMAVIT IMPERIUM• In exergue: `OMNIBUS CLEMENS NAZAUAL INCIDIT`
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1508332280
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