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Peru, very small silver medal with loop, liberation of Peru (1821), rare.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Exonumia - Medals Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Peru, very small silver medal with loop, liberation of Peru (1821), rare.
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Peru, very small silver medal with loop, liberation of Peru (1821), rare. Fonrobert-unl. 1.25 grams, 27 x 10 mm. Both sides with raised lettering YO FUI / DEL EJ[ERCITO] / LIBERTA[DOR] on shield superimposed over cutout cannons and cannonballs below a radiant sun, all within wreath under a smaller-wreath hanger. Choice original piece in miniature size with sharply rendered details and deep argent toning all over, a rare and important item established by General San Martín in 1821 as an award for Chilean soldiers who participated in the liberation of Peru.