1760 Carlos III Guadalajara Proclamation Medal

Value of 1760 Carlos III Guadalajara Episcopal Proclamation Medal

This medal proclaims Charles III as ruler over Guadalajara. Obverse depicts a bust of Charles III, facing to the right, wearing armor, draped cloth, and a wig tied back with a ribbon. The legend translates, “Charles III, King of Old Spain and Emperor of New Spain.” Reverse displays a shield at the left bearing instruments of the Catholic Church such as a crozier, the five wounds of St. Francis, and a Bishop’s hat. On the right rests a double-headed eagle wearing two crowns and carrying a key in its beak. On its check rests a heart with a cross and over its head sits the Papal tiara. The legend states, “The Bishop and Chapter of the Cathedral of the Holy Church in Guadalajara.”

The obverse and reverse text read as follows: Carolvs III Vet Rex et Nov Hisp. Imperat. | and | Epis. Et Cap. S. Cathed. Gvadalax Eccles.; A. B. Madero | F. .