Bolivia 1/2 Melgarejo 1865. Copper PatternManuel Mariano Melgarejo Valencia (1820–1871) was leader of his country, Bolivia, from December 28, 1864, to January 15, 1871. Bolivia 1/2 Melgarejo 1865. Copper Pattern. Km-Pn6. Stuck at Potosi.
Similar to silver piece Km-145.2; Burnett #96F. Reeded edge. Bold strike; EF/EF+ (US routine grade might be AU55/AU58). Depicts Melgarejo & Mariano Donato Muñoz (Melgarejo's obsequious civilian aide) on obverse. According to Mr. Burnett and Mr. Louis Hudson, this piece is considered a pattern as the majority of these were issued solely in silver.
Similar to silver piece Km-145.2; Burnett #96F. Reeded edge. Bold strike; EF/EF+ (US routine grade might be AU55/AU58). Depicts Melgarejo & Mariano Donato Muñoz (Melgarejo's obsequious civilian aide) on obverse. According to Mr. Burnett and Mr. Louis Hudson, this piece is considered a pattern as the majority of these were issued solely in silver.
Note: Melgarejo was one of the most notorious dictators of Latin America and ruled from 1865 to 1871.
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