Medal of Ingavi, Medal

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SKU: 02.BOL.0115.101.01.003

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Attributes

  • Country
    Bolivia
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: 20 DE OCTUBRE DE 1857 Rev- CONSEJO DE ESTADO
  • Size
    28x30mm
  • 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 that can be translate to "Council of State."

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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