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Potosi, Bolivia, large silver military decoration (struck 1841), Battle of Socabaya (Peruvian-Bolivi

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Potosi, Bolivia, large silver military decoration (struck 1841), Battle of Socabaya (Peruvian-Bolivi
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Potosi, Bolivia, large silver military decoration (struck 1841), Battle of Socabaya (Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation, 1835-39), dated 1836, rare. Fonrobert-unl. (cf. 9256). 32.93 grams, 43.7mm. Condor delivering wreath inside legend DA LA PAZ AL PERU ("I gave peace to Peru") surrounded by laurels and five double-pointed arms; reverse with small circle in center with legend EN SOCOBAYA A 7 DE FEBRERO around DE 1826. Struck in commemoration of the victory in the battle of Socabaya in Peru. Lightly toned XF with parts of rims slightly crude.