HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Wellenhe W-32 AR, Portugal, Lisbon Reconstruction
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Portugal 1755 |
| Item Description: |
Silver SILVER 1755-DATED PORTUGAL WELLENHE-32 LISBON RECONSTRUCTION (38.4g 46.4mm) |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MEDAL AU 58 |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Portugal, Large Silver Medal of Jose I Dated 1755, Wellenhe-32, AU58 NGC, Cert# 3504367-017. Issued for the rebuilding of Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake. Diameter is 46.4 mm. An illustrious large Silver Medal of Portugal. Issued in 1755 to celebrate the rebuilding of the city after the disasterous earthquake of that year. King Jose I is shown on horseback upon a pedestal. Reverse depicts a crowned Lusitania urging the personifications of trade, navigation, architecture, and industry to rise up and rebuild the city. Diameter is 46 mm. Medallist is Gaspar. A medal with great eye appeal. Cataloged as Wellenhe-32. Ex Heritage Auction April, 2013, Lot 28318. Another Description: Equestrian statue of Jose, in remembrance of the reconstruction of Lisbon after the earthquake of 1755; Reverse: Allegorical scene of the presentation of the rebuilding plans, horse at the base of the statue about to trample a figure below its forelegs, standing attendant.