1954 Medal Grove-647a Ag Defense of Guaymas SP(PCGS#812268)
1954 Medal Grove-647a Ag Defense of Guaymas SP (PCGS#812268)
February 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction World Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 72270
- 等级
- MS61
- 价格
- 15,255
- 详细说明
- MEXICO. Defense of Guaymas Centennial Gold Medal, 1954. ANACS MS-61. Grove-647. Diameter: 37mm. Mintage: 680. Struck to celebrate the 100th anniversary of General Jose Maria Yanez's successful defense of the city of Guaymas from the French on July 13, 1854. Obverse: To the left, Victory crowning bust of Yanez, to the right, facing slightly left; below them, ship sailing left with mountains in background, all above wreath; Reverse: "COMMEMORACION DE LA HEROICA DEFENSA DE GUAYMAS" around central coat of arms, flanked by the dates "1854 - 1954". An impressive hefty gold medal with an artistic obverse design. The details are sharp and the fields flash with luster, though close inspection reveals hairline brush marks that account for the grade. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000.