| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > February 2024 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 26 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 73640 Price realized: 2,400 USD (Approx. 2,212 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: MEXICO. Defense of Guaymas Centennial Gold Medal, 1954. Mexico City Mint. NGC MS-64. Grove-647. Diameter: 37mm. Weight: 41.19 gms. Mintage: 680. Struck to celebrate the 100th anniversary of General Jose Maria Yanez's successful defense of the city of Guaymas from the French on July 13, 1854. Obverse: Victory (left) crowning bust of Yanez (right), who is facing slightly left; below them, ship sailing left with mountains in background, all above wreath; Reverse: "COMMEMORACION DE LA HEROICA DEFENSA DE GUAYMAS" around central coat of arms, flanked by the dates "1854 - 1954". A medal in rich, honey-toned gold, with a reverse that nears prooflike quality. From the Collection of Jacques Benuzillo (1899-1964). Estimate: $2400 - $2800 |  |
