Lot 950
Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1843 PTS-LR (Potosi). WR-19; Eliz-95; KM-103. 27.06 grams. Two recumbent alpacas beneath tree; stars above. Reverse: Laureate head of Simon Bolivar right; name in neck truncation. Very good strike, the reverse especially full. Contact marks mostly limited to the devices, the reflective fields very bright. Generally even light to medium toning, of strongly warm coloration. NGC graded MS-61.
Bolivar was born of a noble and wealthy family in Caracas, Venezuela. His first efforts at liberation occurred in Venezuela. He retook the area from the Spanish in 1813 and was proclaimed "Liberador". Interestingly enough, he never fought for Bolivia until he first freed Peru, Ecuador, Panama, and Colombia. He is one of the very few individuals to have a country named after him.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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