Bolivia 1819-PTS PJ 1/2 real
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This specimen was lot 3256 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $146.88. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 1/2 Real, 1819-PTSPJ. NGC MS-64. Lightly toned and lustrous." This is an example of a type struck 1814-25 at Potosi, Bolivia (then called Upper Peru). It superseded the bust of Carlos IV. Assayer PJ is listed for 1803-25.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.69 g, 0.896 fine silver, .048 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Cayón-15169, KM-90; M&M-062.
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- [1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.
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