Lot 946
Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1827 PTS-JM (Potosi). WR-18; Eliz-73; KM-97. 26.95 grams. Two recumbent alpacas beneath tree;stars above. Reverse: Laureate military bust of Simon Bolivar right; name below. Reeded edge. Bold, almost full strike, on choice flan. Obviously a treasured momento as the coin is extraordinarily free of handling marks., although evidence of an old, gentle cleaning can be seen in the faint hairlines over the reflective fields. Lovely multi-hued warm toning, with pronounced golds, russets, and violet and blue on reverse. Scarce in this grade.
First year republican crown of Bolivia. NGC graded AU-55.
Simon Bolivar, known as "the Liberator", is the most celebrated patriot of South America. Bolivar and Jose de San Martin can be credited with freeing all the countries of the continent from Spanish rule. Unfortunately, his success ended with independence. Bolivar had many grand plans for a unified continent operating under liberal ideals. Petty jealousies and an anti-liberal sentiment thwarted his efforts.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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