Description: Aurora Rarities is passionate about coins, but what we value most highly are people. We enjoy the study of coins and sharing that enjoyment with collectors. We love the thrill of the hunt and uniting a collector with a long sought after piece. We enjoy reminiscing with old acquaintances and look forward to meeting new ones. Our goal is to make every interaction with our clients and colleagues a quality experience. We provide quality photos and descriptions for all items, respond to questions in a helpful and professional manner, and guarantee the authenticity of everything we sell. Aurora Rarities endeavors to positively contribute to the numismatic community and we invite you to share the journey with us. Item DescriptionThis item is part of a Special Collection (see end of listing for more information) 1862 MedalSpainQueen Isabel IIVisit to Almeria Commemorates the Queen’s visit to Almeria in October 20, 1862. AU AE 22.86g 36.8mm Edge: PlainO'Connor p.271 M1862AE-Almeria(this is the exact medal pictured in book)ex O’Connor Collection The definitive book on the coins and medals of Queen Isabel II of Spain, The Coins of Queen Isabel II of Spain, features a photograph of this exact medal in the catalog entry of this medal type. This is a rare opportunity for a collector of Isabel II coins and medals to obtain a piece with this interesting provenance. Excerpted, with permission for this listing, from the book The Coins of Queen Isabel II of Spain: The obverse depicts Isabel II with an excessively abbreviated legend that appears to address her majesty Queen Isabel II, the King Consort, and Alfonso XII - Prince of Asturias on the visit to Almeria. The reverse identifies the city’s archeological society and commemorates two visits to Almeria: the first in 1489 by Queen Isabel of Spain and the second in 1862 by Queen Isabel II. This item is part of a Special Collection we are offering: The author of the book The Coins of Queen Isabel II of Spain is selling their collection (the O’Connor Collection). This collection of rare and exceptional coins and medals of Queen Isabel II of Spain and the Philippines and other coins and medals featuring real and mythological women will be offered by Aurora Rarities LLC through our ebay store beginning July 2022. This collection will be offered in multiple phases: • Medals of Queen Isabel II 1833-1868 [ONLINE NOW]• Other Exceptional Medals featuring Real & Mythological Women [ONLINE NOW] • Kingdom (Pre-Decimal) Coins of Queen Isabel II 1833-1848 [ONLINE NOW]• 1st Decimal Coins of Queen Isabel II 1848-1853 [ONLINE NOW] • 2nd Decimal Coins of Queen Isabel II 1854-1864 [ONLINE NOW]• 3rd Decimal Coins of Queen Isabel II 1854-1864 [ONLINE NOW]• Philippine Coins of Queen Isabel II 1861-1868 [ONLINE NOW]• Coins of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands [ONLINE NOW] Many of these pieces are of such exceptional rarity and quality as to be once in a lifetime opportunities. This item comes in an archival quality holder with printed insert describing the item. You will receive the exact lot shown in the photos. Please scroll down to view images of the item.ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT AURORA RARITIES LLC See our other items and save us as a favorite seller to see new items posted frequently. PoliciesPut simply, our policy is to always do the right thing. Additional details may be found below and in the payment, shipping, and returns sections of this auction. Guarantee of Authenticity Numismatics is a wonderful hobby inhabited primarily by knowledgeable and helpful people who enjoy the hobby as much as you and I do. However, in recent years forgers have made the hobby, especially online, something of a minefield. Aurora Rarities LLC takes significant precautions, aided by many years of experience, to assure that our inventory contains only authentic items. Aurora Rarities LLC offers a lifetime guarantee that every item we sell is authentic as described. Should any item that we sold as authentic be deemed not authentic by PCGS or NGC simply submit to us the document from PCGS or NGC which identifies the item in writing as "counterfeit", "forgery", or "not genuine" along with the Aurora Rarities LLC receipt and the item in question. Upon confirmation of these items we will refund 100% of the original purchase price to the original purchaser. For items we sell which are already certified the PCGS or NGC guarantee of authenticity applies and those companies will honor their guarantee directly. ShippingThis lot can be shipped within the USA. FREE SHIPPING via USPS First Class Package within the USA. We work hard to ensure your order is well packed and promptly shipped. Once shipped, the USPS shipping method associated with this listing is estimated to take 3 to 5 business days. However, due to ongoing challenges faced by USPS beyond our control, some shipments may take as much as 20 days to arrive. If you have not received your order after 21 days please notify us and we will promptly resolve to your satisfaction. All items subject to prior sale. In accordance with ebay policy, buyer’s use of a mail forwarding service is entirely at buyer’s risk. No claim for lost shipment will be honored by seller or ebay if buyer uses mail forwarding service. We reserve the right to modify or refuse service or cancel orders for security or business related reasons. Rarity and census report information is as of the date of the original listing and is subject to change without notice. _gsrx_vers_1677 (GS 9.8.1 (1677))
Price: 146 USD
Location: San Antonio, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-10T19:26:30.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Certification: Uncertified
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: Medal
Year: 1862
Grade: Ungraded
Composition: Bronze
Modified Item: No
KM Number: O'Connor p.271 M1862AE-Almeria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
California Prop 65 Warning: Not Applicable