WORLD Coins
Chile - AV Medal 1839, Gold, Medallic Issues Battle scene, genius with trombone to right atop mountain in the background. LA LEY RESTAURADA POR EL VALOR DEL EJERCITO UNIDO EN ANCACH. Rev. eight lines of text on circular cartouche within wreath. LOS / EMPLEADOS / DE LA MONEDA / AL RESTAURADOR / DE SU PATRIA / GRAN MARISCAL / GAMARRA / CUZCO (ligature) 1839 / ★.Cf. Fonrobert 9168.Unsigned. On the victory of Agustín Gamarra with Chile over Andrés de Santa Cruz and the forces of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation during the Battle of Yungay. Dedicated by the officials of the mint in Cuzco.
Ex. José Miguel Barros Franco Collection.33.20 mm. 17.74 g. Extremely rare. With old D.J. Crowther ltd. envelope. Slightly heavier than similar examples from recent sales. Warm golden toning along the edges Extremely fine