Bolivia 1794-PTS PR 2 escudos
This specimen was lot 25085 in Heritage sale 61487 (Dallas, TX, May 2025), where it sold for $660. The catalog description[1] noted, "Bolivia. Elusive Bolivian 2 Escudos. Charles IV gold 2 Escudos 1794 PTS-PR AU Details (Holed) NGC, Potosi mint. An incredibly difficult series to collect in any meaningful way, with examples of the 2 Escudos of Bolivia few and far between. In fact, NGC notes just 18 total between straight-grades and details from the colonial era, with the current offering as the sole 1794 and the only example to reach market in recent decades. Despite its obvious hole, the piece remains well-preserved and only lightly handled; a fact that will surely make this one of the more sought-after specimens in this very auction. Accompanied by the original collector envelope. From the Monedero Collection of Peru and Latin American Coins." 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 1793-1808 and is rare. Its catalog value is low.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.77 g, 0.875 fine gold, .190 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Cayón-14194, Cal-1364; Fr-16; KM-79.
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- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2025 May 13 - 14 The Monedero Collection of Peru and Latin American Coins Showcase Auction #61487, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2025.
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