Bolivia 1897-PTS CB 50 centavos
This specimen was lot 73179 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2022), where it sold for $120. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 50 Centavos, 1897-PTS CB. Potosi Mint. PCGS MS-62. This handsome example has icy white luster and reflects light in a somewhat effortless display. Less contact is encountered on the surfaces than one would expect, though a bit of a weak strike probably accounts for the assigned grade." This silver fifty centavos, roughly equal to a half dollar, was struck in Potosi 1891-1900. It superseded a very similar coin (KM 161.4) issued 1884-91. This type is common tho varieties abound. Truly uncirculated specimens are scarce.
Recorded mintage: 2,300,000 including assayer ES.
Specification: 11.50 g, 0.900 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-161.5.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The February 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins, Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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