© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
1 Sol "⅛ Melgarejo" - Mariano Melgarejo December Loyal Army - Monetary medal
1865 year| Silver (.666) | 2.7 g | 18 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1865 |
| Value | ⅛ Melgarejo = 1 Sol (0.125) |
| Currency | Melgarejo (1865) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#334031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A hive surrounded by 12 bees sitting or flying. Legend around and date below right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRATITUD DEL PUEBLO
★ EN 1865 ★
Translation:
Thankfulness of the people
in 1865
Edge
Milled
Comment
Fonrobert describes 4 coins with different weights.
- Fonrobert# 9667 (Weight 2.2grs)
- Fonrobert# 9668 (Weight 2.5grs)
- Fonrobert# 9669 (Weight 3.5grs)
- Fonrobert# 9670 (Weight 4.4grs)
Tapia describes 8 coins by weight, size and number of bees.
- Tapia# 258 (Weight 2.5grs; 16 bee)
- Tapia# 259 (Weight 2.5grs; 12 bee)
- Tapia# 260 (Weight 2.7grs; size 18mm; 12 bee)
- Tapia# 261 (Weight 2.3grs; 12 bee; tall honeycomb)
- Tapia# 262 (Weight 2.3grs; 12 bee; small honeycomb)
- Tapia# 263 (Weight 2.7grs;size 19mm; 12 bee)
- Tapia# 264 (Weight 2.4grs; size 19mm)
- Tapia# 265 (Weight 2.4grs; size 18mm)
In the Melgarejista period, the Army that supported the Revolution of December 28, 1864, which proclaimed President to General Melgarejo, was popularly called “December Loyal Army”, the same that quelled the revolts of: La Paz on March 27, Cochabamba on June 11 and Potosí on September 5. In his honor, a 1 Sol Coin Medal was minted, with this unique name.
