Peruvian Independence Proclamation Medal
[Note: The description below is Donald Dool's description of a Peruvian Independence Proclamation Medal which is identical to our example.]
"Hopefully this is an original proclamation medal.
The obverse has the Argentine sun face in the field with the perimeter legend LIMA LIBRE JURO SU INDEPENDENCIA, EN 28 DE JULIO DE 1821. (The DE is actually a monogram.) On the laurel wreath, and in the field is BAJO LA | PROTECCION | DEL EXERCITO | LIBERTADOR | DEL PERU | MANDADO | POR SAN | MARTIN...The attributions are Burzio 133, MFM 7.2, and Zapata 821.02. The weight 10.6 grams and the diameter is 28.5 mm...
"...Five medals were issued in 1821 proclaiming the independence of Peru. Four (Burzio 132 to 132c) are 38.7 mm in diameter, whereas this one is only 29 mm. All have same reverse, but this one has the Argentine sun face..."
Dool, Donald H., Organizing Collection Leads to Mysteries, World Coin News, April, 2009, (Pages 30, 32.)
(Quote used with permission, World Coin News.)
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A Historical Perspective
Captain Basil Hall, RN, FRS
As a measure of primary importance, San Martin sought to implant the feeling of independence, by some act that should bind the inhabitants of the capital to that cause. On the 28th of July, therefore, the ceremonies of proclaiming and swearing to the Independence of Peru took place. The troops were drawn up in the great square, in the centre of which was erected a lofty stage, from whence San Martin, accompanied by the governor of the town, and some of the principal inhabitants, displayed, for the first time, the Independent flag of Peru, calling out, at the same time, in a loud voice,__"From this moment Peru is free and independent, by the general wish of the people, and by the justice of her cause, which God defend!" Then waving the flag, he exclaimed, " Viva la Patria! Viva la Libertad ! Viva la Independencia !" which words were caught up and repeated by the multitude in the square, and the adjoining streets, while all the bells in the city rung a peal, and cannon were discharged amidst shouts such as had never been heard in Lima.
The new Peruvian flag represents the rising sun appearing over the Andes, seen behind the city, with the river Rimac bathing their base. This device on a shield, surrounded with laurel, occupies the centre of the flag, which is divided diagonally into four triangular pieces, two red and two white.
Peruvian Flag
1821-1822
From the stage on which San Martin stood, and from the balconies of the palace, silver medals were scatteretd amongst the crowd, bearing appropriate mottoes.
On one side of these medals was, "Lima libre juro su Independencia, en 28 de Julio de 1821;" and on the reverse, "Bajo la proteccion del exercito Libertador del Peru mandado por San Martin." Which may be translated thus : "Lima being liberated, swore its Independence on the 28th of July 1821; under the protection of the Liberating Army of Peru, commanded by San Martin."
HALL, BASIL, CAPTAIN , RN, FRS,
EXTRACTS FROM A JOURNAL: WRITTEN ON THE COASTS OF CHILI, PERU, AND MEXICO IN THE YEARS, 1820, 1821, 1822 IN TWO VOLUMES, VOL I., EDINBURGH, 1826 (Pages 214, 215)
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