Historical Medals

PHILIPPINES, Commerce and Industry, [c. 1785], a gilt-copper medal by J. Gabriel Gil, bust of Charles III right, rev. aplicacion al trabajo, woman seated at spinning wheel, man standing holding basket, manila in exergue, 49mm (Fonrobert 914; BDM II, 263). Brushed, some contact marks, gilding slightly worn on high points, otherwise good very fine, very rare £600-£800