Medal - Navigation of the Bermejo River 1911 front Medal - Navigation of the Bermejo River 1911 back
Medal - Navigation of the Bermejo River 1911 photo
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Medal - Navigation of the Bermejo River

1911 year
Silver 130.26 g 71 mm
Description
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
References
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.