1865 Potosi - To the loyal army Medal

Country: Bolivia, Republic (Mariano Melgarejo 1864-1871
Type: Medal Proclamation
Year: 1865
Value: 1 Sol = 1/8 Melgarejo
Metal: Silver (.666)
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 18 mm.
Mint: Potosi
Grade: VG/F (Holed)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Reference: Burnett# 101

Obverse:
National coat of arms, Bolivian legend around.

Lettering:
AL EJERCITO LEAL DE DECIEMBRE ★

Reverse:
A hive surrounded by bees sitting or flying. Legend around and date below.

Lettering:
GRATITUD DEL PUEBLO 
★ EN 1865 ★

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
Featuring a beehive on one side and national coat of arms on other side. As simple as this design sounds, Burnett was able to locate eight different varieties depending on how many bees were flying versus resting on the hive, and which directions the bees were facing.

Referenz : Burnett# 101

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...

Sammlung : Bolivia - Royaume colonial espagnol et République