Installation of Steam Machinery

€1.00
LocationBolivia
Year1869
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight10.2 g
Diameter24 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
PeriodRepublic (1825-2009)
Notice
Reference(s) Burnett#115 , Fonrobert#9721 , Tapia#383, 384#, 386#
Obverse descriptionBust of President Melgarejo facing left, surrounded by legend
Obverse letteringBOLIVIA TIENE CREDITO POR LA PAZ . M.G.
(Translation: BOLIVIA HAS CREDIT FOR PEACE M.G.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAnnouncement surrounded by legend.
Reverse letteringLA 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)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1869  - -
Catalog ID7724264700
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