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1 Sol - Manuel Isidoro Belzú Rotonda de Sucre - Monetary Medal
1852 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1852 |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#384899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In the center the representation of the Rotunda Chapel of Sucre from which rays of light emanate, surrounds in the arch top the legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AL SER SUPREMO QUE SALVO A BOLIVIA
EN 6. D STBRE.
DE 1850.
Translation: EN 6 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1850
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Two years after the attack in which he saved his life President Belzu, in devotion to the Virgin of Carmen, was built in the same place of the events, a Chapel called Rotonda de Sucre. Before the solemn inauguration given by the Bishops on October 5, 1852, the minting of Coin Medals of the cuts of 8 Suns, 2 Suns and 1 Sun.
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