1854 Bolivia Silver Proclamation Constitution 1 Sol - Independent Bolivia Coin - 1854 Coin - Holed

This listing id for the photographed 1854 Bolivia Silver Proclamation Constitution 1 Sol. Rare Bolivian proclamation (monetary) medal from Potosí, dated 1854, issued in honor of President Manuel Isidoro Belzú. The legends and designs match known Belzú proclamation medals struck at the Potosí mint. The obverse features a portrait of Belzú resting on clouds and surrounded by olive branches and is inscribed "M. Y. BELZU PRESIDENTE CONSTITUCIONAL POTOSI 1854," meaning “Manuel Isidoro Belzú, Constitutional President, Potosí 1854.” The Reverse features the allegorical figure of the nation (“La Patria”) with three children and a cornucopia (horn of plenty), symbolizing prosperity and protection and is inscribed "LA PATRIA AL YLUSTRE DEFENSOR DE SU INDEPENDENCIA," meaning “The Fatherland to the illustrious defender of its independence.”

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1854 Bolivia Silver Proclamation Constitution 1 Sol - Independent Bolivia Coin - 1854 Coin - Holed