CVC & Collectables presents a historic and seldom-seen 1808 Oaxaca proclamation medal, struck in silver to honor the ascension of Ferdinand VII as King of Spain. Certified PCGS VF35, this desirable and unholed example retains strong detail and attractive originality—an exceptional survivor from a pivotal moment in Spanish and Mexican history.
Medal Highlights:
- Country: Mexico (Oaxaca)
- Date: 1808
- Type: Proclamation Medal
- Catalog: Grove F-96
- Grade: PCGS VF35
- Metal: Silver
- Diameter: ~27 mm (2 Reales size)
- Edge: Plain
- Obverse: Crowned arms with surrounding legend referencing Ferdinand VII
- Reverse: Spanish royal coat of arms flanked by pillars with legend proclaiming Ferdinand as king
Collectibility:
Proclamation medals from colonial Mexico are highly collectible, especially those from regional mints like Oaxaca. The Grove F-96 type is rarely encountered in problem-free condition, and this PCGS VF35 unholed example is especially desirable. Its 2 Reales-sized format, solid detail, and historical importance make it an excellent addition for collectors of Mexican numismatics, Spanish colonial issues, or early 19th-century political medals.
