© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
1 Sol - Antonio José de Sucre First Constitution - Monetary Medal
1826 year| Silver (.666) | 3.4 g | 21 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1826 |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#396052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
On a wreath of olive branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOS EMPLEADOS DE POTOSI POR LA CONSTITUCION
BOLIVIANA
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On November 19, 1826, the First Bolivian Political Constitution called Vitalicia, the same that was sanctioned by Congress in session from November 6, marking December 9 of the same year for its publication and swearing in the capitals of department of the Republic.
For this purpose and commemorating the institutionalization of the Republic of Bolivia, the Employees of the Public Administration of Potosí, ordered to coin a Coin Medal, worth 1 Sol.
