© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
2 Soles "¼ Melgarejo" - Mariano Melgarejo Secretary General of State - 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#396080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Condor in flight, carrying olive branches in its claws and a cornucopia that sheds flowers, surrounded of the legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: POTOSI AL ILUSTRE COLABORADOR DEL JRAL MELGAREJO
Edge
Milled
Comment
Doctor Mariano Donato Muñoz, was appointed by President Melgarejo as Secretary General of State, the Potosino people minted a Medal Coin cut of 2 Soles, in honor of the “Illustrious collaborator of the General Melgarejo”.
