^Lot 1355 MEXICO, Mexico City, large copper proclamation medal, Charles IV and Queen Maria Luisa, 1790, Univer

MEXICO, Mexico City, large copper proclamation medal, Charles IV and Queen Maria Luisa, 1790, University of Mexico City. Grove-C36c. 72.84 grams. 50 mm. Obverse with busts of king and queen above G*A*GIL* inside legend * REGI * MAX * CAROLO * IIII * OPT * QUE * REGINAE * ALOISIAE *; reverse with seated Minerva holding lance and shield inside legend IN * SOLEM * INAUG * MEX * ACAD * EXC * CUR * AN • 1790 •, with GIL in exergue. some original luster and red color. Nice UNC example of this popular medal with only light cabinet rub on the high points and a few wispy hairlines in the fields, original red mint luster around the rims.