Bolivia 1831-PTS JL 8 scudos
This specimen was lot 20168 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2019), where it sold for $2,280. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 8 Scudos, 1831-PTS JL. Potosí Mint. NGC MS-60. Single finest graded at NGC. Slightly weak strike in the centers. Just a light veneer of attractive tone, fully lustrous surfaces and quite attractive." 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 1831-40 and is scarce, especially in nice condition.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.07 g, 0.875 fine gold, .761 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-21; KM-99.
- 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, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The August 2019 Chicago ANA Auction: World Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.
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