2 Soles - Manuel Isidoro Belzu (National Mint of Peace - Monetary Medal) 1853 front 2 Soles - Manuel Isidoro Belzu (National Mint of Peace - Monetary Medal) 1853 back
2 Soles - Manuel Isidoro Belzu (National Mint of Peace - Monetary Medal) 1853 photo
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2 Soles - Manuel Isidoro Belzu National Mint of Peace - Monetary Medal

1853 year
Silver (.666) 6.7 g 26 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#384420
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Representation of Illimani with clouds and the city
of La Paz at your feet, surrounded by legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA DE LA PAZ

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Burnett# unl (obv 57B, rev 57A)

 

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 decision had its origin in the character of La Paz as significant gold and silver producing region, and in its proximity to the mining centers of Oruro. The operations of a foundation and a metal coiner, so Therefore, they were amply justified.