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Rare Medal Conquistador De Isla Diego De Velazquez Arm & Parrots Proof Silver $$
Rare Medal Conquistador De Isla Diego De Velazquez Arm & Parrots Proof Silver $$
Rare Medal Conquistador De Isla Diego De Velazquez Arm & Parrots Proof Silver $$
Rare Medal Conquistador De Isla Diego De Velazquez Arm & Parrots Proof Silver $$
Rare Medal Conquistador De Isla Diego De Velazquez Arm & Parrots Proof Silver $$
Rare Medal Conquistador De Isla Diego De Velazquez Arm & Parrots Proof Silver $$

Rare Medal Conquistador De Isla Diego De Velazquez Arm & Parrots Proof Silver $$

$ 50.16

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Strike Type: Proof
  • Coin: Medal/Coin 40 mm
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Year: c. 1960-1980
  • Total Precious Metal Content: 31.10 grams
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: .900 Fine Silver Medal / Commemorative coin, Limited edition ; Circulo De Coleccionistas FDD - Expediciones De Santo Domingo
  • Grade: Proof

    Description

    40 MM Silver Conquistador De Isla  - Diego De Velazquez Arm & Parrots, Deep Proof Silver Round Coin / Medal 24.40 Grams
    .900 Fine Silver Medal / Commemorative coin, Limited edition; Circulo De Coleccionistas FDD - Expediciones De Santo Domingo.
    He was named to lead the expedition of conquest of Isla
    in 1511, with 300 men, a three-year undertaking noted for its brutality.
    [4]
    He acted under orders from
    Diego Columbus
    , recently restored as
    Viceroy of the Indies
    . He founded a number of new Spanish settlements and cities on the island, first
    Baracoa
    in 1511 and then most notably
    Santiago de
    Isla
    in 1514 and
    Ha-vana
    in 1515. Velázquez was appointed
    Governor of
    Isla
    .
    [5]
    :16
    The new settlers did not wish to be under the personal authority of Diego Columbus, so Velázquez convoked a general
    cabildo
    (a
    local government
    council) which was duly authorized to deal directly with Spain, and therefore removed Velázquez and the settlers from under the authority of Columbus, their nominal superior. It was a precedent that would come back to haunt him with the Mexican adventures.
    Limited Worldwide Mintage; Silver Coin 24.40 Grams ; 40 mm Round
    The Medal Pictured is the Medal your bidding on
    30 Day returns accepted
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