Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 46

The Millennia Collection

Bolivia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 932		Bolivia. "Royal" 8 Reales, N.D. P-B (Potosi). WR-1;Cayon-4840. 27.19 grams. Philip III, 1598-1621. Crowned Hapsburg shield.Reverse: Quartered arms of Castille and Leon in tressure. Some trivial doubling at shield's right, otherwise especially good strike for early issues, with only modest weakness on reverse. Flan quite round, with handsome toning. Certainly among the finer known. NGC graded AU-50. Cobs were, in general, very crude strikings. Little care was taken to establish uniformity in size, weight, or design. The "royals" were the exception to this rule. These beauties are examples of how well coins can be produced when a little care is taken. They were exhibited to the Spanish royalty, to demonstrate the capabilities of the provincial minting techniques. Hence, the name "Royals". Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Calbeto Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 933		Bolivia. "Royal" 8 Reales, 1630-P-T (Potosi). WR-4; KM-R19a. 26.99 grams. Philip IV, 1621-1665. Crowned Hapsburg shield. Reverse: Quartered arms of Castille and Leon in tressure. Some trivial peripheral porosity, otherwise good strike on very fine metal. Flan nicely round, with handsome toning. NGC graded AU-55. The reign of Philip IV saw the continuing decline of Spanish industry and commerce, which had begun in 1588 with the loss of Spanish naval supremacy in the defeat of the Spanish Armada by England. The country was impoverished by wars with France, Germany, and Holland. Portugal regained its independence in 1640; Holland, which had been part of the Spanish Low Countries, was lost by the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648; Catalonia revolted and declared its allegiance to Louis XIII of France; and Roussillon was lost permanently. On the bright side, Philip was a patron of the arts, especially of Velasquez, one of Spain's greatest painters. Velasquez immortalized Philip, his queen, his children, and nobles of the court, as well some unusual subjects: court jesters, dwarfs, idiots, and beggars. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,900
Lot 934		Bolivia. "Royal" 8 Reales, 1650 P-O (Potosi). WR-4; KM-R19b. 26.68 grams. Philip IV, 1621-1665. Crowned Hapsburg shield. Reverse: Quartered arms of Castille and Leon in tressure. Some trivial doubling at shield's right, otherwise exceptional strike on choice metal. Flan nicely round, with handsome toning. Extremely Rare. This is the finest Royal of the period. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 147. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $36,800
Lot 935		Bolivia. 'Royal' 8 Reales, 1652-P-E (Potosi). WR-5; KM-R21. 25.38 grams. Philip IV, 1621-1665. Crowned Cross of Jerusalem, quartering arms of Castille and Leon, all in quadrilobe. Reverse: Crowned pillars over waves. Some trivial edge porosity on reverse. Boldly struck up, with three dates visible. Flan almost round. Handsomely toned, with considerable eye appeal. Probably as struck. Extremely Rare. NGC graded MS-63. The "Royals" were struck on specially selected, round planchets with special dies - the dies not necessarily having the same designs and inscriptions as those coins of the same date and mintmark in the regular coinage. Some of the better specimens may have well been sent to Spain so that the king could see for himself what fine handiwork was being done at the various mints. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $35,650
Lot 936		Bolivia. 'Royal' 8 Reales, 1656-P-E (Potosi). WR-6; KM-R21. 27.49 grams. Philip IV, 1621-1665. Crowned Cross of Jerusalem, quartering arms of Castille and Leon, all in quadrilobe. Reverse: Crowned pillars over waves. Choice strike on excellent metal. Flan nice and round, albeit a little smallish. Three dates visible. A truly handsome "Royal." Extremely Rare. NGC graded EF-45. The "Royals" were struck on specially selected, round planchets with special dies - the dies not necessarily having the same designs and inscriptions as those coins of the same date and mintmark in the regular coinage. Some of the better specimens may have well been sent to Spain so that the king could see for himself what fine handiwork was being done at the various mints. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 937		Bolivia. 'Royal' 8 Reales, 1674-P-E (Potosi). WR-8; KM-R26. 26.46 grams. Charles II, 1665-1700. Crowned Cross of Jerusalem, quartering arms of Castille and Leon, all in quadrilobe. Reverse: Crowned pillars over waves. Choice strike on excellent metal. On very spacious, round flan. Three dates visible. Large and impressive. Extremely Rare. NGC graded EF-45. Charles II, the last of the Spanish Habsburg kings, was weak, both physically and mentally. His mother, Mariana of Austria, served as regent for him during his minority and continued to rule after his accession to the throne. Her favoritism for Austria aroused opposition and she was forced into exile in 1677 by Charles' illegimitate brother, John of Austria. Spain continued to lose its military power and suffered a severe decline in its economy, society, and intellectual life. Spanish nobles and the clergy gained political power and were granted tax exemptions, which placed a greater burden on industry and agriculture, causing an increase in emigration. Charles had no children and named Philip of Anjou, Louis XIV's grandson, as his heir. Philip's succession, as Philip V, provoked the War of Spanish Succession (1702-1713). The war was really about maintaining the balance of power in Europe. The English, the Dutch and others did not want France to become more powerful. They feared losing valuable commercial opportunities if the French controlled Spanish possessions in America. The war ended with the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, by which Philip was recognized as king of Spain, but Spain had lost Gibraltar to England and Spain's Italian possessions and the Netherlands were given up to Austria. The treaty brought three decades of peace between the English and French. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex: Irigoyem Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,100
Lot 938		Bolivia. 'Royal' 8 Reales, 1684 P-VR (Potosi). WR-8; KM-R26. 25.71 grams. Charles II, 1665-1700. Crowned Cross of Jerusalem, quartering arms of Castille and Leon, all in quadrilobe. Reverse: Crowned pillars over waves. Fine strike, well centered, on excellent metal. Flan nice and round. Three dates visible. A very handsome "Royal." Rare, and one of the finest known. NGC graded EF-40. The "Royals" were struck on specially selected, round planchets with special dies - the dies not necessarily having the same designs and inscriptions as those coins of the same date and mintmark in the regular coinage. Some of the better specimens may have well been sent to Spain so that the king could see for himself what fine handiwork was being done at the various mints. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 939		Bolivia / Guatemala. "Royal" 8 Reales, 1690-P-VR (Potosi). WR-8 var.; KM-R26; cf. KM-96.1. 27.49 grams. Charles II, 1665-1700. Crowned Cross of Jerusalem, quartered arms of Castille and Leon, all in quadrilobe; inverted Type II Guatemala countermark at right upper quarter of arms. Reverse: Crowned pillars over waves. Well centered, bold strike on excellent metal. Flan nice and round, but a little tight. Three dates visible. Attractively toned and very pleasing. Very Rare and interesting. NGC graded EF-40. Note the countermark that was placed on the coin in the 1830's and '40's, when the Central American countries of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Cost Rica were attempting the fiction of a "United States of Central America." The effort was a dismal failure, but the necessity for the "country" to monetize whatever specie, bullion, old or foreign coin that was on hand resulted in many of the old Spanish reales being countermarked like the above piece. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 940		Bolivia. "Royal" 8 Reales, 1727 P-Y (Potosi). WR-10; KM-R35. 26.87 grams. Louis I, 1724. Crowned Cross of Jerusalem, quartering arms of Castille and Leon, all in quadrilobe. Reverse: Crowned pillars over waves. Well struck and centered, on small flan of excellent metal. Flan nice and round. Three dates visible. Legends nearly completely visible, and rare thus. A very handsome "Royal" of itself, let alone for this ephemeral king too. Extremely Rare - the rarest of all the Spanish kings. NGC graded MS-61. Philip V, the first Bourbon king of Spain, abdicated his throne in favor of his son Louis I in 1724. Unfortunately, young king Louis died the same year after a reign of only 7 months, with Philip resuming rule once more. Louis' coins are the Classic Rarity of the the vast Imperial Spanish coinages, even though the Potosi mint struck cobs in his name from 1725 to 1727. Mexico, the only other country to issue in his name, struck 8 Reales of the earlier type from 1724 to1725. To date, this is the finest 8 Reales of Louis I (Note: the holed example in Krause, p. 57, realized $30,000 in a Ponterio sale in the late 80's or early 90's). Estimated Value $70,000 - 80,000. Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120,750
Lot 941		Bolivia. 8 Reales, 1768 PTS-JR (Potosi). WR-13; Eliz-3; KM-50. 26.96 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. Pillar coinage. Crowned Bourbon arms. Reverse: Crowned globes flanked by crowned and bannered pillars, over water. Bold, exceptionally full strike, with crisp devices on satainy to reflective fields. Some light handling marks, mostly on reverse. Very lightly toned. Among the finer Pillar coins of Bolivia, and very rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-62. Issued by the Spanish King Charles III and a coin of the realm for the Americas. Bolivian pillars began in 1767, a very late start compared with a 1732 onset in Mexico. The series lasted only four years, ending with the 1770 issue, which was the most plentiful. Coins of the previous years range from rare to scarce. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 942		Bolivia. 8 Reales, 1774 PTS-JR (Potosi). Eliz-12; KM-55. 27.01 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Charles III right. Reverse: Reverse: Crowned Bourbon arms, flanked by bannered pillars. Obverse die shows light clashing at left, while raised area at right edge likely indicates the beginning of die collapse. Otherwise, fully struck up, with semi-matte devices on lustrous fields, which shimmer with cartwheel brilliance. The finest known specimen. NGC graded MS-65. Charles was nicknamed "the mayor of Madrid", for his development of municipal city works. He even passed a statute prohibiting the dumping of garbage on the city streets, which to that point, had been a regular activity. For this attempt at cleanliness, he was strongly opposed. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Ex: Calberto Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 943		Bolivia. 8 Escudos, 1779 PTS-PR (Potosi). Fr-1; KM-59. 27.01 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. Draped bust of Charles III right. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. Fully struck up, with semi-cameo devices on bright fields. Very lustrous. Very Rare in this grade; the finest example seen in many years. NGC graded MS-63. Charles had almost a pathological hatred of the British, and opposed them politically whenever he could. He opposed Britian in the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), and for his efforts, lost Florida, but gained the Louisiana Territories from France. He really wanted to recapture Gibraltar, since it was just a few feet from his coastline, but the British kept the territory. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. Ex Trigo Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,525
Lot 944		Bolivia. 8 Escudos, 1797 PTS-PP (Potosi). Fr-14; KM-81. 26.96 grams. Charles IV, 1788-1808. Draped and cuirassed bust of Charles IV. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. Bold strike, with proof-like fields on obverse. Light contact marks, mainly confined to right obverse field, plus a lint mark on the bust, otherwise very lustrous and choice. Rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-62. Charles was a terrible king. Very physically strong, he loved wrestling, and would find the strongest countrymen available to compete against. He loved hunting as well, but that was about all he craved. He had no interest in affairs of state, and left this to his ministers. Probably his wisest decision was his abdication in 1808. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 945		Bolivia. 8 Reales, 1823-P-J (Potosi). WR-17; KM-84. Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833. Bust of Ferdinand right. Reverse: Crowned arms between pillars. Portrait well struck up; the reverse splendid. Very lustrous with faint toning. Very nice for type. NGC graded MS-62. Ferdinand was an appropriate son of his incompetent father. He attempted to turn to Napoleon for help, which only caused him to be imprisoned for seven years in France. He was then restored by the autocratic allies in 1814, but ruled so poorly that he was the laughing stock of Europe. During his rule, all of Latin America gained independence from Spain and Portugal. It is true, that independence was a powerful force in Latin America, but one wonders if a truly strong and intelligent monarch could have delayed its success. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 946		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1827 PTS-JM (Potosi). WR-18; Eliz-73; KM-97. 26.95 grams. Two recumbent alpacas beneath tree;stars above. Reverse: Laureate military bust of Simon Bolivar right; name below. Reeded edge. Bold, almost full strike, on choice flan. Obviously a treasured momento as the coin is extraordinarily free of handling marks., although evidence of an old, gentle cleaning can be seen in the faint hairlines over the reflective fields. Lovely multi-hued warm toning, with pronounced golds, russets, and violet and blue on reverse. Scarce in this grade. First year republican crown of Bolivia. NGC graded AU-55. Simon Bolivar, known as "the Liberator", is the most celebrated patriot of South America. Bolivar and Jose de San Martin can be credited with freeing all the countries of the continent from Spanish rule. Unfortunately, his success ended with independence. Bolivar had many grand plans for a unified continent operating under liberal ideals. Petty jealousies and an anti-liberal sentiment thwarted his efforts. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 947		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1837 -LM (Potosi). Fr-21; KM-99; LC-783. 27.07 grams. Bust of Bolivar to right, in military atttire. Reverse: Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheat sheaf, and row of stars below. The centers an unusually bold strike. Brilliant and prooflike. NGC graded MS-61. Cerro de Potosi, the world's richest native silver mine, was discovered in Potosi, in present-day Bolivia, in 1544 by a man chasing a goat up the side of the mountain. The native Quechuan Indians called the mine "Potojchi," which means "fountain of silver." The wealth from this mine underwrote the Spanish economy and the extravagance of its monarchs for over two centuries, including the building of the Spanish Armada, which was supposed to defeat Elizabeth I of England in 1588, but was destroyed by a combination of her leaner, quicker fleet and the weather. The appearance of a silver mine on the gold 8 escudos, the largest coin of the realm, shows that importance of Cerro de Potosi continued as a cultural and economic icon of Bolivia. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 948		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1841 -LR (Potosi). Fr-26; KM-108.1. 27.01 grams. Large bust type. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheat sheaf, and row of stars below. Reverse: Laureate bust of Bolivar right. The centers display an unusually bold strike. Brilliant and proof-like, with exceptionally clean fields. Scarcer one year type. Splendid example. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 949		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1841 LR (Potosi). Eliz-91; WR-19a; KM-103. 26.69 grams. Two recumbent alpacas beneath tree; stars above. Reverse: Laureate head of Simon Bolivar right; name in neck truncation. Reeded edge. Portrait well struck up, on choice flan. Reverse center just a trifle soft. Little, and gently handled, and free of distracting marks. The reflective fields retain most of their luster. Light, even warm toning, with reflective golds, russets, and violet and blue on reverse. NGC graded AU-58. Alpacas, are vital to the economy of Bolivia. Significantly smaller than llamas, they are not used as beasts of burden, but as a fllece supply. Their fleeece, far warmer than sheep's wool, is used for blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, etc. These products are vital in the cold mountainous climate of Bolivia. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 950		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1843 PTS-LR (Potosi). WR-19; Eliz-95; KM-103. 27.06 grams. Two recumbent alpacas beneath tree; stars above. Reverse: Laureate head of Simon Bolivar right; name in neck truncation. Very good strike, the reverse especially full. Contact marks mostly limited to the devices, the reflective fields very bright. Generally even light to medium toning, of strongly warm coloration. NGC graded MS-61. Bolivar was born of a noble and wealthy family in Caracas, Venezuela. His first efforts at liberation occurred in Venezuela. He retook the area from the Spanish in 1813 and was proclaimed "Liberador". Interestingly enough, he never fought for Bolivia until he first freed Peru, Ecuador, Panama, and Colombia. He is one of the very few individuals to have a country named after him. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 951		Bolivia. 8 Escudos, 1847 -R (Potosi). Fr-26; KM-108.2; LC-783. Small laureate head of Bolivar to right. Reverse: Arms. Prooflike. Some slight striking weakness. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 952		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1848 PTS-FM (Potosi). WR-20; Eliz-100; KM-109. 26.82 grams. Two recumbent alpacas beneath palm tree; stars above. Reverse: Bare head of Simon Bolivar left; name in neck truncation. A remarkably fine, full strike - perhaps even a specimen strike, although rear die shows evidence of slight rust. Lovely, near pristine surfaces with obverse fields more satiny, and the reverse more reflective. Fine old artistic toning, strongly warm hued, coppery in the recesses, with touches of blue elsewhere. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 953		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1851 PTS-MF (Potosi). Fr-31; Cr-69; KM-110. 26.98 grams. New bust type. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheat sheaf, and row of stars below. Reverse: Bare head of Bolivar left, name in neck truncation. Light, even flatness at centers. Lustrous and prooflike, with exceptionally clean fields. Very Rare one year type. Choice example. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex. Hammel Collection. KM-110 plate coin; X & F Calico, no. 1715, the plate coin. One of only a few pieces known. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,975
Lot 954		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1852 PTS-FP (Potosi). Fr-33; KM-115. 26.95 grams. Laureate head type. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheat sheaf, and row of stars below; 21 Qs. in legend. Reverse: Laureate head of Bolivar left, name in neck truncation. Exceptionally bold, sharp strike. A very clean coin, with only tiny contact marks at cheek and neck. Lustrous and brilliant, with proof-like fields and satiny devices. Extremely Rare one year type. Probably the finest known example. A classic rarity. With only 6 specimens known, this issue is the rarest of the Bolivian portrait onzas. Spinks sold an inferior specimen in the 1970's for well over $20,000. NGC graded MS-63 Prooflike. Bolivar is considered one of the classic revolutionary heroes. He is honored with statues in such diverse places as Cairo and Teheran, and an avenue in Ankara, Turkey. Currencies in Bolivia (Boliviano), and Venezuela (Bolivar), bear his name. He was president of six countries in Latin America. The controversial president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, who wishes to unite South America, sees Bolivar as a role model. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 171. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60,375
Lot 955		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1852 PTS-FP (Potosi). Fr-34; KM-116. 27.02 grams. Laureate head type. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheat sheaf, and row of stars below; denomination as "8E", 21Qs. in legend. Reverse: Laureate head of Bolivar right, name in neck truncation. Sharp and fully struck up. Quite clean, with brilliant to proof-like fields and matte, cameo-like devices. NGC graded MS-62. Bolivia is quite large with an area equal to 1 1/2 times the size of Texas. Bolivia is one of two landlocked countries in South America, after it lost its coastal department of Litoral to Chile in 1879 during the War of the Pacific. In fact, Bolivia was involved in wars throughout the 19th century with Peru, Chile, and Argentina. The instability of South America during this period is directly attributable to the government of Spain not involving the local people in government during earlier colonial times. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 956		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1852 PTS-FM (Potosi). WR-21; Eliz-105; KM-112.1. 27.11 grams. Without Value. Two recumbent alpacas beneath palm tree; stars above. Reverse: Laureate head of Simon Bolivar left; name in neck truncation. Choice bold strike. With only slight handling or contact marks, plus several lint marks. The fields very clean, with good cartwheel luster. Old medium toning - fairly neutral on reverse, but deeper and warmer on obverse, with reflective russets, coppers, blues, and veridian. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 957		Bolivia - Republic. Gold 8 Escudos, 1854 PTS-M (Potosi). Fr-34 var.; KM-116. 27.09 grams. Laureate head type. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheat sheaf, and row of stars below; denomination as "8S", 21Qs. in legend. Reverse: Laureate head of Bolivar right, name in neck truncation. Sharp and fully struck up. Very clean, with brilliant reflective fields and lustrous to matte devices. NGC graded MS-63. The "8S" designation was used from only 1853 -1857. This is the rarest date/assayer combination of the series; cf. X & F Calico, no.1721. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 958		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1855 PTS-FM (Potosi). WR-22; Eliz-110; KM-112.2. 26.61 grams. With "8S" Value. Two recumbent alpacas beneath palm tree; stars above. Reverse: Laureate head of Simon Bolivar left; name in neck truncation. Crisply struck and lustrous. Light even toning, ranging from steely and neutral, to warm with hints of copper. A two year type only. NGC graded AU-53. Bolivia is a land populated mostly by non-Hispanics. Quechua and Aymara tribes dominate the population. In 2005, for the first time, a descendant of the Aymara, Evo Morales, was elected president. He is attempting to rewrite the constitution to give more power to the local, indigineous peoples. His efforts are being met with significant resistance. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 959		Bolivia - Republic. 8 Soles, 1859 PTS-MJ (Potosi). Eliz-111; KM-137. 26.56 grams. Two recumbent alpacas beneath palm tree; stars above. Reverse: Laureate head of Simon Bolivar left; name beneath neck. Good strike on quality flan. Light handling to obverse, with the semi-reflective field barely impaired. The reverse very clean, with vibrant cartwheel luster. Faint, slightly warm tone. First year of new bust type.Variety without weight indication of "400 Gs" below portrait. Most known examples with Chinese chop marks. This is probably the finest known of this series. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 960		Bolivia. Republic. Peso, 1859 PTS-F.J. (Potosi). Eliz-114; WR-23; KM-138.3. 20.08 grams. Two alpacas beneath banana tree. Reverse: Laureate head of Simon Bolivar left; "PESO" in legend, to left of truncation. Centers better struck than usual, but still a little weak on reverse. Lustrous to reflective fields. Very Scarce in this grade. A one year type; this being one of three varieties, and apparently the only use of the word peso on their coinage except for once more, briefly, in 1860. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 961		Bolivia - Republic. Peso, 1860 PTS-FJ (Potosi). WR-25; Eliz-120; KM-138.6. 20.31 grams. Tree divides 10 Ds - 20 Gs; weight of 400 Gs. Two recumbent alpacas beneath palm tree; stars above. Reverse: Laureate head of Simon Bolivar left; name beneath neck, 400 Gs below. Even strike, slightly soft overall. Fields satiny to bright, with matte devices. Medium deep toning, reflecting copper and russet, with considerable violet. This variety without any other expressed denomination, other than the "400 Gs." Transitional type from the Soles to the Peso system. NGC graded MS-62. Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, yet is one of the richest in terms of mineral deposits. This discrepancy cannot be blamed on the Spanish, since they have been gone for almost 200 years. Obviously, many are trying to develop these mineral riches. The results are not yet conclusive. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 962		Bolivia. One Melgarejo, 1865-F.P. Eliz-126; KM-146. Bust of General Melgarejo left, in ornate military uniform. Reverse Lengend: "Gratitud del Pueblo Potosino" around edge. Rare this nice. NGC graded MS-62. Melgarejo is probably the worst dictator in South American history. He was obdurate, uneducated, and unprincipaled. He was cruel, and supervised the execution of thousands of native Bolivian Indians. He gave away land to Brazil for no good reason, which infuriated patriotic Bolivians. It is said that when Prussia attacked France in 1870, he wished to help defend Paris. When his generals said it was in Europe and too far away, he asked them to find a shortcut. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 963		Bolivia - Republic. Gold 1 Onza, 1868 PTS-FE (Potosi). Fr-37; KM-142. 24.97 grams. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, with alpaca at foreground, all within oval shield, the whole supported by elaborate crossed banners and arms, with eagle at top. Reverse: Value, weight, and fineness within circular wreath. Sharply struck, with virtually full devices. Very clean, with brilliant fields and lustrous to matte devices. Extremely Rare - a classic gold rarity! NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Ex. Hammel Collection. KM-142 plate coin; X & F Calico, no. 1726, the plate coin. One of only a few pieces known. This the only regular issue coin employing this denomination. Excessively rare one year type, with this being the finest known of those few extant. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69,000
Lot 964		Bolivia. Pattern Set: 5, 10 and 20 Centavos Struck in Gold, 1868-CT. KM-PN16, PN18, PN22. All with Reeded edges. Struck at La Paz. Republic coat of arms. Reverse Condor with C T at sides. Lot of 3 coins. NGC graded 5 Centavos, MS-63, 10 Centavos NGC graded MS-65 and the 20 Centavos NGC graded MS-66. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $13,513
Lot 965		Bolivia. Silver Pattern "Un Boliviano", 1868. KM-Pn29. 24.51 grams. Ornately scrolled cartouche with vignette of radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi with alpaca in foreground, surmounted by condor, before saltire of armaments and pennants. Reverse: Condor stands with wings spread. Reeded edge. Struck in La Paz, without E. Superbly detailed strike. Fully lustrous under handsome old collection toning - a medium to deep gray, with iridescent undertones tending to the russets and blues. Very Rare. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 966		Bolivia. Silver Piedfort Proof "1 Boliviano", 1868 CT. KM --. 42.98 grams. Ornately scrolled cartouche with vignette of radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi with alpaca in foreground, surmounted by condor, before saltire of armaments and pennants. Reverse: Condor stands with wings spread; value: "1 Boliviano". Plain edge. Struck in La Paz, without E. Some very light marks scattered throughout the fields, otherwise fully lustrous, with finely detailed strike. Reverse die shows beginning of slight die rust around date and denomination. Very Rare. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 967		Bolivia. "Un Boliviano", 1884 F.E. (Potosi). WR-29; KM-160.3; Guttag 450. 24.92 grams. Oval cartouche with vignette of radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi with alpaca in foreground, surmounted by condor, before saltire of armaments and pennants. Reverse: Value and fineness within oak wreath. Superbly detailed strike. Fully lustrous under handsome old collection toning of deep gray, with iridescent undertones. Mirrored fields and pristine surfaces! Extremely Rare. NGC graded Proof 64. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350