Yanacocha Medal, Silver Medal (with Potosí mountain)

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SKU: 02.BOL.0108.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$350 USD

Estimated market value:

$350 USD

Attributes

Country

Bolivia
Makers

Potosí mint
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA Rev: AUCILIANDO AL PERU EN 13 DE AGOSTO D 1835
Size

35mm
Version Remarks

This version weights 24 grams, and it features an obverse inscription that translates to"Republic of Bolivia," and a reverse inscription that translates to "Assisting to Perú August 13, 1835."
Image Licensing

This image/illustration is attributed to “Monetario Americano (ilustrado) Clasificado”, Rosa, Alejandro A, published by "Buenos Aires, Imp. de M. Biedma", in 1892 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This image has been cropped. This resource is in the public domain in all countries.

History

The Yanacocha Medal (Medalla por Yanacocha) was established by General Santa Cruz, then president of Bolivia, on August 16, 1835. It was awarded to Bolivian and Peruvian troops who fought along with General Santa Cruz at the Battle of Yanacocha where General Agustín Gamarra was defeated.

The composition of the Medal denotes the rank of the recipient. The Gold Medal with Diamonds was conferred upon Generals, such as Santa Cruz, Felipe Braun and Jose Miguel de Velasco, among others. The Gold Medal was awarded to Colonels and Officers, while the Silver Medal was awarded to enlisted men.

Several designs of this Medal are known.

The Battle of Yanacocha was an internal conflict over weather Peru and Bolivia should be united, as they were under Spanish rule. General Santa Cruz fought many battles against Peruvian conservatives, led by General Agustín Gamarra, to established the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.

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