1 Sol - Jorge Córdova (To the Birthday of the Supreme Chief - Monetary Medal) 1857 front 1 Sol - Jorge Córdova (To the Birthday of the Supreme Chief - Monetary Medal) 1857 back
1 Sol - Jorge Córdova (To the Birthday of the Supreme Chief - Monetary Medal) 1857 photo
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1 Sol - Jorge Córdova To the Birthday of the Supreme Chief - Monetary Medal

1857 year
Silver 3.4 g 20 mm
Description
Location
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1857
Currency
Sol (1827-1863)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#368007
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Flying condor with wreath, Bolivian coat of arms elements below (sun, hill, lama, tree), 9 stars above. Legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering: RECUERDO DEL PUEBLO POTOSIANO

Translation: Reminds of Potosian people

Edge

Reeded

Comment


Commemorating the date of birth of the President Jorge Córdova (April 23, 1822), the Administration Public of Potosí, ordered the minting of a Coin Medal cut of 1 Sol.

 

 

  • Tapia# 215 (eighth star next to O of PUEBLO)
  • Tapia# 216 (ninth stars next to P of POTOSI)