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Lot of 2 large Bolivian medals, one silver and one copper, 1869, Melgarejo and Munoz.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Exonumia - Medals Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Lot of 2 large Bolivian medals, one silver and one copper, 1869, Melgarejo and Munoz.
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Lot of 2 large Bolivian medals, one silver and one copper, 1869, Melgarejo and Munoz. 221.51 grams total. Similar medals in different metals (the copper one rare), with identical obverses showing bust of Melgarejo and legend MARIANO MELGAREJO PRESIDENTE DE BOLIVIA, the silver medal with reverse legend Y SUS MINISTROS DE ESTADO / MARIANO D. MUNOZ / MANUEL DE LA LASTRA / NICOLAS ROJAS / MANUEL JOSE RIBERA / PREFECTO DEL DEPART. CORSINO BALSA / INAUGURAN LA MONEDA AL VAPOR / EN POTOSI / DICIEMBRE 28 DE 1869, and the copper medal with bust of Munoz on reverse with legend MARIANO DONATO MUNOZ SECRETARIO GAL DE ESTADO. Both AU with minor marks only, nice light toning.