4 Soles - José Maria de Achá seventh Bolivian Political Constitution - Monetary Medal
1861 year| Silver (.666) | 10 g | 31 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1861 |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#384425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Representation of the Republic, carried on the arm
left a pike crowned by the Phrygian Cap and on the
right a scroll with the text: CONS / TITU / CION
surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVÓ LA CONSTITUCION DE 1861
Edge
Milled
Script: Latin
Lettering: AYACUCHO SUCRE . 1824
Comment
- Tapia#228 (SALVÓ with an accent on the Ó)
- Tapia#229 (SALVO without accent on the O)
The Constituent Assembly of 1861 approved the seventh Bolivian Political Constitution, September 15 In 1862, President Achá had to face a revolution against General Gregorio Pérez (who was defeated by Achá in presidential elections). This confrontation, took place in the field called San Juan of the department of Oruro, where he left victorious in national army.
In homage to this event the town of Cochabamba ordered the minting of a Medal Coin of court of 4 Soles.
