© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
2 Soles - Manuel Isidoro Belzu foundation of the National Mint of Peace - Monetary Medal
1853 year| Silver (.666) | 6.7 g | 26 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1853 |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#396057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Representation of Illimani with a radiant sun and some traces of the city of La Paz, surrounded by the legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: ESTABLECIDA EN 1853 D.M.B..
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Tapia# 159 (weight 6.7grs)
- Tapia# 160 (weight 6.4grs)
On March 12, 1851, President Manuel Isidoro Belzu, at the request of the Municipal Council of La Paz, decreed the founding of the National Mint of Peace.
The National House of the La Paz Currency was released with the minting of Medals Commemorative Coins cut of 2 Soles, designed to celebrate this momentous event.
