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1 Sol "⅛ Melgarejo" - Mariano Melgarejo Coup d'état to the national government - Monetary medal
1864 year| Silver (.666) | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1864 |
| Value | ⅛ Melgarejo = 1 Sol (0.125) |
| Currency | Melgarejo (1865) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#237965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A Roman triumphal column type monument surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIMPATIA DEL PUEBLO POTOSINO.
Translation: Sympathy of the potosino people.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Tapia# 239 (weight 2.3grs)
- Tapia# 240 (weight 2.7grs)
- Tapia# 241 (weight 2.4grs)
On December 28, 1864, General Mariano Melgarejo, takes the national government by arms, defenestration to General José María de Achá.
This event was commemorated by the Potosino people, with the issuance of a 1 Sol cut coin medal, minted in the Royal Mint of Potosí.
