1 Escudo Plurinational State of Bolivia (1825 - ) Gold

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Denomination:

1 Escudo (about Escudo)

Metal:

Gold

State:

Plurinational State of Bolivia (1825 - )

Issue year(s):

1854

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 9590
Diameter: 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.

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Posted by: anonymous 2024-03-12
1854, Bolivia (Republic). Gold 1 Escudo "Proclamation" Coin. (3.36gm) NGC AU+ Mint Year: 1854 Mint Place: Potosi (Bolivia) Provenance: J. Brown Collection Denomination: 1 Escudo - Proclamation Coinage Ruler: Manuel Isidoro Belzu Humerez (as President) Reference: Fonrobert 95 ...

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Posted by: goldmen 2010-12-01
Gold Bolivia. Proclamation 1 Escudo, 1854 (Potosi). Fonrobert-9590. 3.2 grams. Head of President Belzu left, in wreath. Reverse: Mother and three children standing beside cornucopia. Extremely Fine.

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