© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
1 Sol - José María Linares Proclaimed President - Monetary Medal
1857 year| Silver | 3.6 g | 20 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1857 |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#388165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In the center, Minerva holding in her right hand a spear and in the left a shield, at his feet, an owl as a symbol of wisdom, surrounds the inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOS EMPLEADOS DE LA MONEDA DE LA PAZ
1857
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1857, after fighting with the forces of Government, the supporters of Dr. José María Linares, They enter La Paz to proclaim him President. This event was perpetuated on a Medal Coin cut of 1 Sol, minted in the National House of Currency of La Paz.
- Tapia# 218 (weight 3.3 grs.)
- Tapia# 219 (weight 3.6 grs.)
