© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
Installation of Steam Machinery
1869 year| Silver | 10.2 g | 24 mm |
| Location | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1869 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#356992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Announcement surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA PATRIA AGRADECIDA AL PRESIDENTE
MELGAREJO
POR LA
INAUGURACION
DE LA
MONEDA A VAPOR
POTOSI DIBRE.
28 DE 1869
Translation:
THE COUNTRY THANKS PRESIDENT MELGAREJO FOR THE INAUGURATION OF THE POTOSI (mint) DIBRE STEAM MACHINERY.
28 DE (cember) 1869
Edge
Reeded
Comment
By Supreme Order of July 24, 1869, completes the transfer of the Minting Machinery to Steamer owned by Mr. Clemente Torretti to the State Bolivian, said machinery was transferred from La Paz, towards the Royal Mint of Potosí, inaugurating its operation on December 28, 1869.
This event was commemorated with beautiful Medals from three different modules.
- Tapia#383 (weight 10.2grs)
- Tapia#384 (weight 8.5grs)
- Tapia#386 (weight 8.6grs)
