Bolivia 1862-PTS FP sol

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CNG Lissner sale, lot 1178

This specimen was lot 1178 in Classical Numismatic Group's sale of the Lissner Collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $786.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA, Republic. 1825-present. AR Sol. Potosí mint. Fortunato Equivar, assayer. Dated 1862/1 PTS FP. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65. Gem toned original UNC with deep patina." This type, which restored the fineness to 903 thousandths, was struck 1860-63 in some numbers. The 1862 FP is common while the 1862/1 FP and 1862 FJ are scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.5 g, 0.903 fine silver, this specimen Ø18 mm, 2.41 g, 6h axis.

Catalog reference: KM 134.2.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.

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