Watch List notes:

Bolivia, large and thick silver medal, 1869, Melgarejo. Burnett-116. 127 grams. Obverse with bust of Melgarejo inside legend MARIANO MELGAREJO / PRESIDENTE DE BOLIVIA with PAQUET. F. below bust; reverse with Y SUS MINISTROS DE ESTADO / MARIANO D. MUñOZ / MANUEL DE LA LASTRA / NICOLAS ROJAS / MANUEL JOSE RIBERA / PREFECTO DEL DEPART. CORSINO BALSA / INAUGURAN LA MONEDA A VAPOR / EN / POTOSI / DICIEMBRE 28 DE 1869. Hefty piece with high-relief bust and rims, AU with patchy toning and some luster but also light surface corrosion in front of face.

Estimate: $600