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Peru, oval copper-alloy (off-metal) trial pattern of a military decoration, dated 1824, Bolivar / Ay

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Peru, oval copper-alloy (off-metal) trial pattern of a military decoration, dated 1824, Bolivar / Ay
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Peru, oval copper-alloy (off-metal) trial pattern of a military decoration, dated 1824, Bolivar / Ayacucho, by Atanasio Davalos, very rare, NGC MS 62 Brown, finest and only example in NGC census. Fonrobert-9179 (but in copper). 8.88 grams; 33x28mm. Obverse with uniformed bust of Bolivar, A D below, legend .A SU LIBERTADOR SIMON BOLIVAR.; reverse with arms of Peru with wreath above and olive/palm branches below, within legend EL PERU RESTAURADO EN AYACUCEO [sic] ANO DE 1824.; plain edge; integrated loop at top. This elegant medal commemorates Bolivar's campaign in Peru, starting with the Battle of Pichincha in 1822 and ending with the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824. It was created by decree under Jose Maria Galdiano on February 12, 1825, for the Congress of El Peru. Two different dies were used to make about 100 medals in gold and 1100 in silver, from which 1000 pieces were given to the public on the day of San Simon. Note: This copper-alloy version (unlisted in Fonrobert, XRF-tested at 73.17% copper, 26.27% zinc and 0.24% lead) is possibly a unique trial, notably with spelling error AYACUCEO; we have seen only one other in copper but on a round planchet, not oval like the present lot (attributed to the round version in error by NGC). Even dark color with very muted luster.
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