Installation of Steam Machinery

Location Bolivia
Year 1869
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 10.2 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded
Period Republic (1825-2009)
Notice
Reference(s) Burnett#115 , Fonrobert#9721 , Tapia#383, 384, 386
Obverse description Bust of President Melgarejo facing left, surrounded by legend
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BOLIVIA TIENE CREDITO POR LA PAZ . M.G.
(Translation: BOLIVIA HAS CREDIT FOR PEACE M.G.)
Reverse description Announcement surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse 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)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7724264700
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