Bolivia 1793-PTS PR 4 escudos
This specimen was lot 31057 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it sold for $1,680. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 4 Escudos, 1793-PTS PR. Potosi Mint. Charles IV. PCGS EF-40. Though displaying some evidence of handling and circulation, this example is problem free and demonstrates a wholesome originality to it. A solid and presentable example of this RARELY encountered date. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection." 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. This type was minted 1791-1808 and is rare.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.53 g, 0.875 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Cayón-14345, Fr-15; KM-80; Cal-1524.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 ANA Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring The Salton Collection Part III, the Augustana Collection and the Robert C. Knepper Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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