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Potosi, Bolivia, large silver military decoration, Battle of Ingavi (Peruvian-Bolivian War, 1841-42)

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Potosi, Bolivia, large silver military decoration, Battle of Ingavi (Peruvian-Bolivian War, 1841-42)
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Potosi, Bolivia, large silver military decoration, Battle of Ingavi (Peruvian-Bolivian War, 1841-42), dated 1841, rare. Fonrobert-9792. 36.71 grams, 45mm. Column below sun and rays inside circular emblem with legend SALVE LA PATRIA Y SU GLORIA EN INGAVI (save my country and its glory in Ingavi) in the center of a cross patee on obverse; reverse with date 18 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1841 above mountains in central circle, the rest blank. Lustrous AU with uneven toning, much better than the Alberto "Coco" Derman specimen (XF with scratches) sold in our Auction #12 (lot #1707) for $300 plus buyer's fee.