Auction Catalogue

30 May 2012

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 349 x

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30 May 2012

Hammer Price:
£2,900

Bicentenary of San Cristóbal Cathedral, 1989, and Visit of Pope John Paul II to Cuba, 1990, a gold medal, Papal arms, rev. the Cathedral façade and buildings of the Plaza, 60mm, 155g. Mint state with a brilliant proof-like surface £3,000-3,500

Provenance: Bt I. Rudman March 1993.

John Paul II’s historic visit to Cuba was made between 21-5 January 1990. The building of the cathedral was started by the Jesuits in 1748; however in 1767 they were expelled from Cuba by Charles III of Spain. It was consecrated in 1789 and some of Christopher Columbus' remains were kept there between 1796 and 1898