© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Medal - Navigation of the Bermejo River
1911 year| Silver | 130.26 g | 71 mm |
| Location | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1911 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 130.26 g |
| Diameter | 71 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#126818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three line inscription between divided sun, further inscription on top and below with the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRESIDENTE DE LA NACIÓN
DR ROQUE SÁENZ PENA
MINISTRO DE OBRAS PÚBLICAS
DR EZEQUIEL RAMOS MEXIA
JULIO DE 1911
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLATA
Comment
The construction of the Bermejo navigatory route was never completed, despite decades of work.
Interesting fact
This silver medal commemorates the navigation of the Bermejo River in 1911. It weighs 130.26 grams and is likely a significant historical artifact related to the river's navigation achievements during that time period.
