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Potosi, Bolivia, 1/2 escudo proclamation medal, 1854, ex-Newman, with NGC AU 53 tag.

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Potosi, Bolivia, 1/2 escudo proclamation medal, 1854, ex-Newman, with NGC AU 53 tag.
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Potosi, Bolivia, 1/2 escudo proclamation medal, 1854, ex-Newman, with NGC AU 53 tag. Fonrobert-9591. 1.67 grams. Bust of Belzu in wreath with legend M. Y. BELZU PRESID. CONSTITUCIONAL / PTS (monogram) 1854 on obverse; reverse with woman and children above cornucopia and legend LA PATRIA AL Y. DEFENSOR DE SU INDEPA. Bold strike with sediment around details, slightly crude rims (as made), satin fields, desirable pedigree but removed from slab by former collector (same consignor as last lot). Pedigreed to the Eric P. Newman Collection.