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1 escudo - Mariano Melgarejo Birth of General Melgarejo - Monetary medal
1869 year| Gold | 3.2 g | 17 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | Escudo |
| Currency | Melgarejo (1865) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#396046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POTOSI A S. E.
28
DE MARZO
DE
1869
EN SU NATALICIO
Unabridged legend:
POTOSI A SU EXCELENCIA EN SU NATALICIO
28 DE MARZO DE 1869
Translation:
POTOSI TO HIS EXCELLENCE ON HIS BIRTHDAY
MARCH 28, 1869
Edge
Milled
Comment
*Burnett 114 var. “describes the same coin in silver”
The Public Administration of Potosí commemorated the birth of General Melgarejo in the year 1869, with the minting of a Medal Coin cut of 1 Escudo and 1 Sol.
