Lot 1074
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. Pop 1; The only example graded at NGC. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Goldberg 'Millennia' Sale, 46, May 26, 2008, lot 965.
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