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Potosi, Bolivia, 1 sol-sized silver proclamation medal, 1854, President Belzu, NGC MS 61, ex-Cotoca

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Potosi, Bolivia, 1 sol-sized silver proclamation medal, 1854, President Belzu, NGC MS 61, ex-Cotoca
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Potosi, Bolivia, 1 sol-sized silver proclamation medal, 1854, President Belzu, NGC MS 61, ex-Cotoca Collection. Fonrobert-9590 (for type). Bust of Belzu in wreath with legend M. Y. BELZU PRESIDENTE CONSTITUCIONAL / POTOSI 1854 on obverse; reverse with woman and children above cornucopia and legend LA PATRIA AL YLUSTRE DEFENSOR DE SU INDEPENDENCIA. Struck in silver rather than the typical gold. Somewhat crude strike yet fully detailed, mottled dark toning all over. Pedigreed to the Cotoca Collection. NGC #4686321-002.