Potosi, Bolivia, silver 8R-sized award medal, Ferdinand VII, 1816, rare. Medina-85; cf. Fonrobert-9401 (4R size). 26.61 grams. Obverse with bust of Ferdinand VII inside legend EL REY EN PREMIO DE LA FIDELIDAD Y DE LA VIRTUD.ANO 1816; reverse with palm and laurel branches inside wreath inside legend APRECIENSE LOS SERVICIOS DE ESTE MI BENEMERITO VASSALO. Lustrous AU- with minor marks and hairlines from cleaning, traces of toning in legends.
Estimate: $1250