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| − | This specimen was lot 31057 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it sold for $1,680. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Bolivia|BOLIVIA]]. 4 Escudos, 1793-PTS PR. Potosi Mint. Charles IV. PCGS EF-40. Though displaying some evidence of handling and circulation, this example is problem free and demonstrates a wholesome originality to it. A solid and presentable example of this RARELY encountered date. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection." | + | This specimen was lot 31057 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it sold for $1,680. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Bolivia|BOLIVIA]]. 4 Escudos, 1793-PTS PR. Potosi Mint. Charles IV. PCGS EF-40. Though displaying some evidence of handling and circulation, this example is problem free and demonstrates a wholesome originality to it. A solid and presentable example of this RARELY encountered date. From the Mark and Lottie Salton 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 rare. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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''Specification:'' 13.53 g, 0.875 fine gold. | ''Specification:'' 13.53 g, 0.875 fine gold. | ||
| − | ''Catalog reference:'' [[Spanish and Spanish colonial coins listed by Cayón number|Cayón- | + | ''Catalog reference:'' [[Spanish and Spanish colonial coins listed by Cayón number|Cayón-14345]], Fr-15; KM-80; Cal-1524. |
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, ''Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, 2 volumes,'' Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005. | * Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, ''Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, 2 volumes,'' Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005. | ||
| − | * Calicó, Xavier, ''Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta | + | * Calicó, Xavier, ''Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Felipe VI, 1474 a 2020,'' Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 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. | * 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, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | * Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | ||
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* [[Bolivia 1793-PTS PR 4 reales|1793 4 reales]] | * [[Bolivia 1793-PTS PR 4 reales|1793 4 reales]] | ||
* [[Bolivia 1793-PTS PR 8 reales|1793 8 reales]] | * [[Bolivia 1793-PTS PR 8 reales|1793 8 reales]] | ||
| + | * [[Bolivia 1793-PTS PR 2 escudos|1793 2 escudos]] | ||
* [[Colombia 1793-NR JJ 4 escudos]] | * [[Colombia 1793-NR JJ 4 escudos]] | ||
* [[Colombia 1793-P JF 4 escudos]] | * [[Colombia 1793-P JF 4 escudos]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:19, 24 August 2025
This specimen was lot 31057 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it sold for $1,680. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 4 Escudos, 1793-PTS PR. Potosi Mint. Charles IV. PCGS EF-40. Though displaying some evidence of handling and circulation, this example is problem free and demonstrates a wholesome originality to it. A solid and presentable example of this RARELY encountered date. From the Mark and Lottie Salton 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 rare.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.53 g, 0.875 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Cayón-14345, Fr-15; KM-80; Cal-1524.
- Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, 2 volumes, Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005.
- Calicó, Xavier, Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Felipe VI, 1474 a 2020, Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 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.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 ANA Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring The Salton Collection Part III, the Augustana Collection and the Robert C. Knepper Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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