Potosi, Bolivia, 2 soles-sized silver proclamation medal, 1838, Socobaya / Department of Potosi, NGC MS 62, ex-Cotoca. Fonrobert-9517. Obverse with native woman holding palm branch and cornucopia inside legend NOS DAS LA GLORIA, Y LA PAZ, 1838; reverse with fort between mountains under sun above AL VENCEDOR DE YANA / COCHA SOCOBAYA Y / PASIFICADOR EN / PAUCARPATA inside legend NOSOTROS EL CORAZON at top and DEPARTAMENTO DE POTOSI at bottom. Weakly struck centers but with much original luster, attractive rainbow toning all over, choice grade. Pedigreed to the Cotoca collection. NGC #4707588-010.
(125 - 200 USD)