PERU. Simon Bolivar -- Liberator of Cuzco Silver Proclamation Medal, 1825. NGC MS-62.
Fonrobert-9205. Obverse: SIMON BOLIVAR LIBR DE COLOMB Y DEL PERU, uniformed bust right; Reverse: EL CUZCO A SU LIBERTADOR, native seated before Incan ruins; rising sun upon the horizon in background. This alluring medal honors the famous South American "liberator," Simon Bolivar, who was appointed dictator by the congress in Peru, allowing him to make vast structural changes to the fledgling nation's military and government administration. Quite pleasingly struck and toned, with a good deal of colorful iridescence throughout.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00