Bolivia (Republic). Gold 1 Escudo “Proclamation” Coin.
Mint Year: 1854 Mint Place: Potosi (Bolivia) Denomination: 1 Escudo – Proclamation Coinage Ruler: Manuel Isidoro Belzu Humerez (as President) Reference: Fonrobert 9590Diameter: 19mm Weight: 3.36gm Material: Gold!
Obverse: Bust of President Belzu in clouds. All within wreath. Legend: BELZU PRESID . CONSTITUCIONAL . M . Y . (Potosi in monogram) . 1854
Reverse: Mother with three children standing. Horn of plenty (cornucopia) to her right, flower to her left. Legend: LA PATRIA AL Y . DEFENSOR DE SU INDELA .
Manuel Isidoro Belzu Humérez (4 April 1808 – 27 March 1865) was a Bolivian military officer and statesman who served as the 11th president of Bolivia from 1848 to 1855. Under his presidency, the current national anthem and flag of Bolivia were adopted.