Bolivia 1808-PTS PJ 4 escudos
This specimen was lot 2016 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $4,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 4 Escudos, 1808-PTS PJ. Potosi Mint. Charles IV. NGC AU-50. The only certified example of the date on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. This wholesome looking survivor exhibits boldly struck devices with even wear displaying plenty [of] remaining luster in the protected areas. The surfaces are smooth with a pale orange coloration adding to its pleasing appearance and originality. Seldom encountered in any grade and should be considered VERY RARE and desirable. From the Pat Johnson 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 scarce.
Recorded mintage: 323.
Specification: 13.54 g, 0.875 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Cayón-14437, Fr-15; KM-80; Cal-1539.
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- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 NYINC Sale: World and Ancient Coins, featuring the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection and the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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