Peru
Republic "Battle of Ayacucho" Uniface Medal ND (c. 1825), cf. Fonrobert-9180 (same reverse), 26x22mm. Struck by bolivar decree of 1825. AYACUCHO above two olive branches / blank. An elusive emission with a single appearance in the last 20 years of major auctions. First we have handled from this early post-independence medallic issue, offered with an impressive level of preservation seen in the lightly toned and somewhat lustrous fields.
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