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⅛ Melgarejo
1869 year| Silver (.666) | 2.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | ⅛ Melgarejo = 1 Sol (0.125) |
| Currency | Melgarejo (1865) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#396047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POTOSI A S. E.
28
DE MARZO
DE
1869
EN SU NATALICIO
Unabridged legend:
POTOSI A SU EXCELENCIA EN SU NATALICIO
28 DE MARZO DE 1869
Translation:
POTOSI TO HIS EXCELLENCE ON HIS BIRTHDAY
MARCH 28, 1869
Edge
Milled
Comment
- Tapia# 375 (Weight 2.5grs ; Coin Alignment)
- Tapia# 376 (Weight 1.9grs ; Medal Alignment)
- Tapia# 377 (Weight 2.3grs ; Coin Alignment)
The Public Administration of Potosí commemorated the birth of General Melgarejo in the year 1869, with the minting of a Medal Coin cut of 1 Escudo and 1 Sol.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Melgarejo 1869 circulating commemorative coin from Bolivia is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Marshal Andres de Santa Cruz, a Bolivian military leader and politician who played a key role in the country's history. The coin's design features an image of Santa Cruz on one side and the Bolivian coat of arms on the other.
