Cuzco, Peru, large silver medal, 1825, Bolivar / liberation of Cuzco, NGC MS 61. Fonrobert-9205. 31.3 grams; 42 mm. Obverse: uniformed bust of Bolivar with the legend around reading SIMON BOLIVAR LIBr. DE COLOMB. Y DEL PERU; Reverse: native sitting in front of Incan ruins, radiant sun to left, legend EL CUZCO A SU LIBERATOR above, date 1825 between laurels. Choice example with lustrous surfaces, light rose-gold toning all over, popular early Peruvian medal. NGC #2625879-010.
(1250 - 2000 USD)