Help with identification. Thanks

tydye · August 14, 2008 10:35PM

I kind of hinted at it in another thread but what is this - I cant find it in Krause. I assume it is from Peru

theboz11 · August 14, 2008 10:37PM

It is an Inaugeration Medal from 1905 City of LIMA, Lima Peru.

tydye · August 14, 2008 10:41PM

Thanks Boz!

newbiecollector · August 14, 2008 10:41PM

I am not very good at the language but I think it says:

Inaugaration (opening?) of Del Mercado Central 28 July 1905.

Edit: Opps....Boz answered while I was trying to type

theboz11 · August 14, 2008 10:58PM

newsman · August 14, 2008 11:00PM

It says "Opening of the Central Market, July 28, 1905." Around the edge it's "H. Provincial Council of Lima." Not sure what the H. is for.

lordmarcovan · August 14, 2008 11:25PM

Very interesting. One wouldn't automatically associate a double-headed eagle with Peru, of all places.

Newsman beat me to the translation. Opening (inauguration) of the Central Market in Lima.

Cool piece. Silver, y'think?

lordmarcovan · August 14, 2008 11:26PM

BTW, you can't find it in Krause because it's a token, not a coin. That doesn't reduce its coolness in the least, though.

tydye · August 14, 2008 11:30PM

Yes it is silver about the size of a half dollar. Paid $20 for it - good price?

theboz11 · August 14, 2008 11:33PM

You should hold your head high at your fine purchase. They are nice eagles and great condition for the age.

Help with identification. Thanks

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