Joseph I (1750-1777). Gold Medal, equestrian monument to the King in Lisbon after the reconstruction of the city destroyed by the earthquake of 1755, by José Gaspar 1775, Lisbon.

PCGS MS62 (48324580).
Av. * MAGNANIMO - RESTITUTORI *. Equestrian statue of the King on pedestal; in exergue (date).
Rv. POST FATA RESURGENS. Allegory of the crowned Monarchy in the center, surrounded by allegories of architecture, navigation, commerce, an armed soldier, a cherub distributing crowns, etc. In the exergue: OLISIPO.

Wellenhe 32 - Lamas 40 - Fernandes 53 - Forrer Suppl. p.340 ; Gold - 53,00 g - 46 mm - 12 h

Top Pop: the only graded example!

PCGS MS62 (48324580).
Small marks on edge and scrolls. Mirror fields with slightly satin-finished relief. Very rare. Superb at Fleur de coin.