Spain, Kingdom. An Isabel I Queen Mother of America Table Medal

In bronze, a large table medal in high relief, the obverse presenting a crowned female figure holding a box with inscription ISABEL I REINAMADRE DE AMERICA 1492, the reverse bearing two busts, two coats of arms with the inscriptions ALFONSO QUINONES PRESIDENTE DEL SALVADOR and ALFONSO XIII REY DE ESPANA 1924, measures 59.6mm (diameter), weighs 90.80 grams, very dark patina, notable edge knocks, in very fine condition. 

Footnote: Born in 1898 in Mexico, Luis Padilla Nervo developed an early passion for politics while studying law at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His career on the global stage began in 1945, when he signed the United Nations Charter on behalf of Mexico at the San Francisco Conference. Padilla Nervo made history as Mexico’s first Ambassador to the United Nations and served as a member of the United Nations Security Council. In 1951, he reached another milestone by becoming President of the General Assembly during its sixth session. After his time at the UN, Padilla Nervo held several key positions in Mexico’s government, serving in the Ministries of Education, Interior, and Labor. His distinguished career continued with his election to the International Court of Justice, where he served as a judge from 1964 to 1973—becoming only the second Mexican to hold that position. In recognition of his lifetime of achievements, he was honored with the prestigious Grand Crosses from over 30 nations celebrating his enduring contributions to diplomacy, law, and public service.