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Auction: 23126 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 30: English and World Coins and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 9520

(x) Portugal, Vilafrancada Rebellion: Loyalty to the King and the Country, AR Medal, 1823, unsigned, cuirassed and laureate bust right of Miguel I, rev. FIDELIDADE AO REI E A PATRIA 1823., within lunettes, 27mm, 8.18g, with a pleasing tone, mounted for suspension, extremely fine, scarce; another, AR Medal, 1823, unsigned, cuirassed and laureate bust right of Miguel I, within wreath, rev. FIDELIDADE AO REI E A PATRIA 1823, within decorative border, 15mm, 2.86g, very fine, scarce (2)

Vilafrancada was an uprising led by prince Miguel I of Portugal on 27 May 1823, it was fought to over throw the liberal regime established in the country by the Liberal Revolution of 1820. To commemorate the uprising a "Medal of Loyalty to King and Country" was instituted. The medal was intended to honour individuals who had assisted the King during the uprising.

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