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1 Sol - Andrés de Santa Cruz Foundation of the General Mining Court - Monetary Medal
1833 year| Silver (.666) | 3.4 g | 20 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1833 |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#384423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heart-shaped vessel in the center, surrounded by a
laurel wreath, inscribed within the legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: AL GRAN C. ANDRES STA CRUZ PRESIDENTE DE BOLIVIA
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On October 15, 1829, President Santa Cruz, promotes the founding of the General Mining Court, administrative body based in Potosí, whose function was to regulate the mining industry.
The members of the Court ordered a Medal to be minted 1 Sol cut coin, in honor of the President of the Republic.
