Medal - American alliance at the battle of Callao

Location Peru
Year 1866
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 196.86 g
Diameter 76.5 mm
Thickness 7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
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Obverse description Four 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 script
Obverse lettering ALIANZA AMERICANA DE MDCCCLXVI.
Reverse description Bird`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 script
Reverse lettering
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1956681490
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