Medal for Aniceto Arce, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.BOL.0148.101.01.000

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Attributes

  • Country
    Bolivia
  • Makers
    Potosí mint
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA Rev: HOMENAJE NACIONAL AL Dr. ANICETO ARCE INICIADOR DEL PRIMER FERROCARRIL BOLIVIANO ABRIL 17 1892
  • Size
    37x43mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version weighs 24.65 grams.

History


The Medal for Aniceto Arce (Medalla por Aniceto Arce) was instituted by the government of Bolivia in 1892. It was an homage for the President of Bolivia Aniceto Arce, who was started the construction of the railways in Bolivia.

It is not clear who was the recipient for this Medal.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to " Republic of Bolivia," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "National Homage to the Initiator of the First Bolivian Railway, Sr. Aniceto Arce, April 17, 1892."

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