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2 Soles "¼ Melgarejo" - Mariano Melgarejo Belzu Murder - Monetary medal
1865 year| Silver (.666) | 4.9 g | 25 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1865 |
| Value | ¼ Melgarejo = 2 Soles |
| Currency | Melgarejo (1865) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#396083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Condor in flight, carrying in its claws branches of olive tree and a horn of plenty that sheds flowers, surrounded by text.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POTOSI A. S. E. EL JENERAL MARIANO MELGAREJO
Unabridged legend: POTOSI A SU EXCELENCIA EL JENERAL MARIANO MELGAREJO
Translation: POTOSI TO HIS EXCELLENCE JENERAL MARIANO MELGAREJO
Edge
Milled
Comment
Former President Belzu, returning from Europe, won a bloody revolution to Melgarejo in La Paz, who at see himself defeated, in the Government Palace, with audacity and courage, he killed Belzu on March 27, 1865, This event was commemorated by the people Potosino, with Medals and Monetary Medals.
