Charles IV Proclamation medal
1790 year| Silver | 15.2 g | 36 mm |
| Location | Paraguay |
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| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1790 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#382343 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion at center, between palm and olive trees, text around, circle of dots between image and text, circle of bars close to edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • PROCLAMATUS PARAQUARIÆ • 1790
Translation: Proclamation Paraguay 1790
Comment
Proclamation medal melted in Asunción for the exaltation to the throne of Carlos IV
As usual, when the religious acts finish for the death of a monarch, began the party, at the sounds of drums and clarinets, acclaiming for the happiness of a new king. After these acts, and as end of the party, the real ensign throw out to the people medals and coins. In this opportunity, they melt limited quantities of proclamation medals. Today is a very rare and high quoted piece.
Image of medal can be seen at Portal Guaraní website.