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Potosi, Bolivia, silver proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1811, Goyeneche / Suppressor of Uprising,

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Potosi, Bolivia, silver proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1811, Goyeneche / Suppressor of Uprising,
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Potosi, Bolivia, silver proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1811, Goyeneche / Suppressor of Uprising, NGC AU 53. Fonrobert-9395. 43 mm. Obverse with bust of Ferdinand VII inside legend D. D. JOSEPHUS EMANUEL A GOYENECHE AREQUIPENSIS ORIGINE; reverse with long inscription inside legend MUNICIPIUM POTOSI IN GRATULATIONEM ASSERTORIS LIBERTATIS PATRIAE A 1811. This medal commemorates Goyeneche's victory over the Argentines under Juan Jose Castelli at the Battle of Huaqui, re-establishing Spanish control over Upper Peru (now Bolivia). Deeply toned over subtle luster all over, no major marks, just light high-point wear. Please use this link to verify the certification number