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Lima, Peru, double-sided oval silver military decoration commemorating the liberation of Quito in 18

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Lima, Peru, double-sided oval silver military decoration commemorating the liberation of Quito in 18
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Lima, Peru, double-sided oval silver military decoration commemorating the liberation of Quito in 1822 (Pichincha), very rare. Coleccion de leyes, decretos y otros documentos, sobre condecoraciones militares, medallas conmemorativas, monedas metallica, (1891), page 249. 13.94 grams and 1-1/4" x 1". A choice piece, beautifully toned AU+ with loop and ring at top, with A LOS LIBERTADORES DE QUITO on obverse and YO FUI DEL EJERCITO LIBERTADOR on reverse, struck by decree of July 1, 1822. This medal is distinct from similar ones for Peruvian troops (see next lot) that show the words LA PATRIA AGREDECIA on reverse. In our Auction #15 examples of each side of this medal were represented (under Ecuador) as a pair of uniface medals with wreaths at top (lot #1492) that sold for $32,500 plus the buyer's fee.