Potosi, Bolivia, oval silver award medal, 1865, Melgarejo, rare. Fonrobert-9672. 18.77 grams, 37.2 x 32.2mm. Obverse with bust of Melgarejo, legend EL PROTECTOR DE LA ENSENANZA; reverse with Melgarejo monogram under wreath and above date inside legend PREMIA LOS DESVELOS DE SUS DIRECTORES. Deeply toned XF with hairlined fields, very attractive.
Estimate: $300 - 450