London Coins

Auction 183  –  2 - 3 December 2023

London Coins, Auction 183

Ancient, English and World Coins, Banknotes

Part 1: Sa, 02.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 03.12.2023, from 12:30 PM CET
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Description

Ecuador - Centenary of the Battle of Pichincha 1922 80mm diameter in bronze by L. Casadio, Obverse: General Antonio José de Sucré right, on horseback holding raised sword, CENTENARION DE LA BATTALA DE PICHINCHA, 1922 in exergue, Reverse: Soldiers marching left on groundline in battle line before a lighted altar. Above: Victory flying left, wearing Phrygian cap, holds a torch and hem of garment, with allegorical figures below, 321.60 grammes, EF. The Battle of Ichincha took place on May 24, 1822. General José de Sucré led a mixed army of Argentinian, Peruvian, Columbian and Venezuelan patriots, and defeated a Royalist army on the slopes of a volcano. His victory led to the independence of Ecuador
Estimate: 50-100

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Price realized 50 GBP
Starting price 50 GBP
Estimate 100 GBP
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