Medal - American alliance at the battle of Callao

€142,228.00
LocationPeru
Year1866
TypeMedals/Commemorative medals
CompositionBronze
Weight196.86 g
Diameter76.5 mm
Thickness7 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeHarry Emanuel
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Obverse descriptionFour Amazons, representing Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Chile (the latter leaning on the Chilean shield) swearing mutual allegiance against Spain. Shield, wreath and arms in exergue.
Obverse letteringALIANZA AMERICANA DE MDCCCLXVI.
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionBird`s-eye view of the bombardment of Callao by the Spanish fleet. Above, two armed female figures with swords and bearing shields with scales and star (Peru and Chile).
Reverse lettering
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1866  - MDCCCLXVI -
Catalog ID1956681490
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