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BOLIVIA - 1869 - PROCLAMATION - 1/3 MELGAREJO - NOT HOLED - BURNETT 120.2 SILVER
BOLIVIA - 1869 - PROCLAMATION - 1/3 MELGAREJO - NOT HOLED - BURNETT 120.2 SILVER

BOLIVIA - 1869 - PROCLAMATION - 1/3 MELGAREJO - NOT HOLED - BURNETT 120.2 SILVER

$ 36.93

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Denomination: 1/3 Melgarejo
  • KM Number: Burnett 120.2
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Bolivia
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Year: 1869
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Burnett 120.2. Not holed. Double-thick silver coin or medal. Burnett calls this a 1/3 Melgarejo.. Condition as pictured.
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Composition: Silver
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Certification: Uncertified

    Description

    Seller Notes: Ungraded, not holed.  A double-plus thick "coin" commemorating the introduction of new steam-powered minting presses into the Potosi Mint, finally getting rid of the old human and/or horse powered screw presses.  The quality of Potosi coins increased tremendously after this (1870-onward).  Burnett included this item in his Proclamation Coinage catalog and gave it a denomination of 1/3 Melgarejo but this should probably be considered a pure medal and not a coin and it is unlikely it ever circulated as currency as the other Proclamation pieces all did.  Silver, ~24mm and ~10 grams.
    BOLIVIA
    Proclamation Coin or Medal
    1/3 Melgarejo
    1869
    Burnett 120.2
    Combined shipping to USA addresses: .60 total per package (any number of coins)