© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
2 Soles - Manuel Isidoro Belzú Rejection of presidential resignation - Monetary Medal
1855 year| Silver (.666) | 6.6 g | 26 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1855 |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#334315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Angel left scattering flowers over the people. Legend around and date in exergue.
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
LA RENUNCIA DEL PRESIDENTE DE LA REPUBLICA
1855
Edge
Reeded
Comment
President Belzu held an Extraordinary Congress in the city of Oruro, in said event he renounced the Presidency presenting the Presidential Insignia to Congress. On February 7, 1855, by Law of the same date, Congress rejects the resignation, making return of the Presidential Medal to Belzu, who would conclude its Constitutional mandate.
This event was commemorated with the minting of a 2 Soles Court Coin Medal.
