Bolivia 1784-PTS PR 8 escudos
This specimen was lot 51141 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $2,880. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 8 Escudos, 1784/3-PTS PR. Potosi Mint. Charles III. NGC AU-55. Overdate variety. Serving as a solid representative of the variant, this lightly handled survivor presents an even golden-yellow color with a pleasing, wholesome appearance and some hints of luster remaining in the protected areas." While silver coins from Bolivia exist in vast quantities, gold from Bolivia is scarce. For the colonial period, Colombia may be regarded as the most prolific issuer, followed by Mexico, followed by Peru. Bolivia, Chile and Guatemala are minor sources. In 1785, the purity was reduced from 0.901 to 0.875 fine.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.07 g, 0.901 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-1; KM-59; Cal-2068, Cayón-12961 (overdate).
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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