© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
2 Soles - Jorge Córdova Constitutional President - Monetary Medal
1855 year| Silver | 6.8 g | 26 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1855 |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#388168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Representation of the Homeland, sitting, holding with the right hand a pike and the cap of liberty, At his side a condor perched on a pedestal with inscription, a cornucopia spilling coins at the feet and a radiant sun.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRIMER SUCESOR DEL CAPITAN GENERAL MANUEL YSIDORO
BELZU
AÑO
DE 1855
F ★ ARAMAYO
Engraver: Fructuoso Aramayo
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On August 6, 1855, the National Congress met in Sucre, proclaims Constitutional President General Jorge Córdova, winner of the elections summoned by Belzu.
This event was called “Legal Transmission”, first since the founding of the Republic, and immortalized in Medals Court coin of 2 Soles and 1 Sol.
- Tapia# 201 (weight 6.8 grs.)
- Tapia# 202 (weight 6.6 grs.)
“There are variants with different weights”
