VENEZUELA. Centenary of the Death of Simon Bolivar Gold Medal, 1930. PCGS SP-64 Gold Shield.67 mm; 235.82 gms. CGIEMDP 3 29-D; M-931. Military Bust left, inscription: "SIMON BOLIVAR / 1785 - 1830" around; Reverse: Laurel wreath enclosing the inscription: "MEDAILLE / DE / CENTENAIRE / 1830 - 1930". Inscription: "OFFERT PAR LE GOUVERNEMENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" around. Edge lettered (torch) 3 OR. Matte olive gold finish, with just the most trivial of friction noted on Bolivars chin and cheek. Includes the original fitted easel-style leather, silk and velour presentation case. A Paris Mint issue, <strong>VERY RARE. </strong>Sharply struck and quite attractive.
