PHILIPPINES. Manila. Primary School Teachers Virtue and Literary Merit

PHILIPPINES. Manila. Primary School Teachers Virtue and Literary Merit Medal, ND (ca. 1895). Alfonso XIII. NGC AU-53. Honeycutt-39. Diameter: 37 mm. Obverse: Arms of Spain and Escuela Normal, "IHS" between, crown above, all within wreath, legend around "*ESCUELA NORMAL DE MAESTROS DE INSTRUCCION PRIMARIA*MANILA"; Reverse: Three-line inscription "A LA VIRTUD/ Y AL MERITO/ LITERARIO" within wreath. This charming lightly circulated example boasts a strong strike with even wear. The surfaces display an attractive rich mottled slate patina with areas of lighter coloration. A wholesome example of a seldom seen issue. Estimate: $400 - $600. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click

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