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El pueblo de Salta al ingeniero Bovio
| Location | Argentina |
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| Year | 1890 |
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| Composition | Copper |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays a detailed relief of a steam locomotive in left profile, shown on a ground line with billowing smoke rising from its stack. The circular legend reads FERRO-CARRIL A SALTA at the top and 1° ENERO 1890 at the bottom, with small floral ornaments flanking the central device. |
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| Obverse lettering | FERRO-CARRIL A SALTA / 1° ENERO 1890 (Translation: RAIL TO SALTA / 1 JANUARY 1890) |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a central six-pointed star superimposed on a decorative shield-shaped cartouche with scrollwork, enclosing a small laureate portrait head in relief at its center. The central device is flanked by two olive or laurel branches. The surrounding legend reads EL PUEBLO DE SALTA at the top and AL INGENIERO DN. FRANCISCO BOVIO at the bottom, separated by small star ornaments. |
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