Medal of Ingavi, Medal

SKU: 02.BOL.0115.101.01

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  • country
    Bolivia
  • date of institution
    1857

History


The Potosi Medal (Medalla de Potosí) was established by the Bolivian government of José Maria Linares, in recognition of the troops who supported his revolution in 1857 that resulted in the deposition of the President General Jorge Córdoba and the beginning of his dictatorial rule.

It is known several designs of this Medal.

It is not clear if the composition of the Medal denotes the rank of the recipient.

José Maria Linares himself awarded the Medal.

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

  • Price

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: DIOS PROTEJE LA CAUSA D LOS PUEBLOS Rev: LOS HIJOS DE POTOSI A SUS HERMANOS LOS DEFENSORES DE LA CAUSA NACIONAL EN 20 DE OCTUBRE 1857

  • Size

    30x36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version features an obverse inscription that can be translate to "God Protects the Cause of the People," and a reverse inscription t...

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: 14 DE OCTUBRE DE 1857 Rev: LOS HIJOS DE POTOSI A SUS HERMANOS LOS DEFENSORES DE LA CAUSA NACIONAL EN

  • Size

    30x36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version features an obverse inscription that can be translate to "October 14, 1857," and a reverse inscription that can be translate...

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: 20 DE OCTUBRE DE 1857 Rev: LOS HIJOS DE POTOSI A SUS HERMANOS LOS DEFENSORES DE LA CAUSA NACIONAL EN

  • Size

    32x37mm

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: 20 DE OCTUBRE DE 1857 Rev- CONSEJO DE ESTADO

  • Size

    28x30mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded by the Council of State of Bolivia, and not by the City of Potosí. This version features a reverse inscription t...

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: DIOS PROTEJE LA CAUSA D LOS PUEBLOS Rev: LOS HIJOS DE POTOSI A SUS HERMANOS LOS DEFENSORES DE LA CAUSA NACIONAL EN 20 DE OCTUBRE 1857

  • Size

    30x36-40mm

  • Maker

    Potosí mint

  • Version Remarks

    This version weighs 14.5 grams.

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: 14 DE OCTUBRE DE 1857 Rev: LOS HIJOS DE POTOSI A SUS HERMANOS LOS DEFENSORES DE LA CAUSA NACIONAL EN

  • Size

    30x36mm

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: 20 DE OCTUBRE DE 1857 Rev: LOS HIJOS DE POTOSI A SUS HERMANOS LOS DEFENSORES DE LA CAUSA NACIONAL EN

  • Size

    30-32x37-39mm

  • Maker

    Potosí mint

  • Version Remarks

    This version weighs 15.5 grams.

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: 20 DE OCTUBRE DE 1857 Rev: CONSEJO DE ESTADO

  • Size

    28x36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded by the Council of State of Bolivia, and not by the City of Potosí. This version features a reverse inscription t...

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Medal of Ingavi, Medal

  • Price

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  • Composition

    Gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: DIOS PROTEJE LA CAUSA D LOS PUEBLOS Rev: LOS HIJOS DE POTOSI A SUS HERMANOS LOS DEFENSORES DE LA CAUSA NACIONAL EN 20 DE OCTUBRE 1857

  • Size

    30x36mm

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