Potosí Medal for the Defenders of Acre, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.BOL.0154.101.01.000

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Attributes

  • Country
    Bolivia
  • Makers
    Potosí mint
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Rev: POTOSI EN HOMENAJE A LOS VALIENTES DEFENSORES DEL ACRE 1900-1901
  • Size
    21x25mm

History


The Potosí Medal for the Defenders of Acre (Medalla del Potosí para los Defensores del Acre) was established by the City of Potosí to reward the citizens who taking part at the first expedition to suppress a secessionist rebellion in Acre in 1900. This first expedition was led by the Bolivian President José Manuel Pando, and the Vice-President Lucio Pérez Velasco.

This Medal features a reverse inscription that can be translated to "A Homage to the Brave Defenders of Acre."

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