1854, Bolivia (Republic). Gold 1 Escudo "Proclamation" Coin. (3.36gm) NGC AU+

Mint Year: 1854
Mint Place: Potosi (Bolivia)
Provenance: J. Brown Collection
Denomination: 1 Escudo - Proclamation Coinage
Ruler: Manuel Isidoro Belzu Humerez (as President)
Reference: Fonrobert 9590, Friedberg -, KM -. Rare!
Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as AU (Details: Rev. Scratched!)
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.36gm
Material: Gold!

Obverse: Bust of President Belzu in clouds. All within wreath.
Legend: BELZU PRESID . CONSTITUCIONAL . M . Y . (Potosi in monogram) . 1854

Reverse: Mother with three children standing. Horn of plenty (cornucopia) to her right, flower to her left.
Legend: LA PATRIA AL Y . DEFENSOR DE SU INDELA .

 

Manuel Isidoro Belzu Humérez (4 April 1808 – 27 March 1865) was a Bolivian military officer and statesman who served as the 11th president of Bolivia from 1848 to 1855. Under his presidency, the current national anthem and flag of Bolivia were adopted.