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Medal - Ferdinand VII (University of Mexico City Literary Award) 1809 front Medal - Ferdinand VII (University of Mexico City Literary Award) 1809 back
Medal - Ferdinand VII (University of Mexico City Literary Award) 1809 photo
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Medal - Ferdinand VII (University of Mexico City Literary Award) 1809 front Medal - Ferdinand VII (University of Mexico City Literary Award) 1809 back
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Medal - Ferdinand VII University of Mexico City Literary Award

1809 year
Silver - 48 mm
Description
Location
 New Spain (Mexico)
King
 Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type
 Award medals › Scholastic, academic and scientific awards
Year
 1809
Composition
 Silver
Diameter
 48 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-12
References
Numista
 N#125434
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Minerva in academic surroundings.

Script: Latin

Engraver: J. M. Guerrero

Comment

Ferdinand VII silver "University of Mexico City Literary Award" Medal 1809-Mo Mexico City mint, Grove-F-38a; Herrera-34 48mm. By J. M. Guerrero. Issued as a literary contest award by the University of Mexico City, and collected alongside Ferdinand's Proclamation issues of 1808. As an issue, very rare in silver, with bronze examples seen from time to time

See also

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See Also

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Gold 14.82 g -