MDC Monnaies de Collection
2426
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PERU Republic of Peru (since 1821).
See original version (French)
2426
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PERU Republic of Peru (since 1821).
See original version (French)
Estimate €150
Voluntary lot
Description
PERU
Republic of Peru (since 1821). Medal commemorating the inauguration of the National Post and Telegraph Office in 1899, Lima.
Obverse: + PERSEVERANCE + INTELLIGENCE + WORK + / HONESTY. Bust of Nicolás de Pierola facing right.
Reverse. Inscriptions in 11 lines: SE INAUGURO / LA PARTE ALTA / DE LA CASA NACIONAL / DE CORREOS / Y TELEGRAFOS / SIENDO / PRESIDENTE / DE LA REPUBLICA / EL EXMO. SR. / NICOLAS DE PIEROLA / 19 MARZO 1899.
Silver – 31.46 g – 40 mm – 12 h
NGC MS 61 (8769692-001).
A trace of scraping on the edge. A few scratches on the fields. With a patina showing anthracite highlights. Superb in mint condition.
See original version (French)
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