1026
Republic. Gold 8-Escudos, 1832-JL, Potosi. Laureate bust of Bolivar to right, in military attire head
type. Rev. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheatsheaf, and row of stars below (Fr 21;
KM 99). In NGC holder graded MS61 “Wings Approved” (population two, none finer at NGC), the
reflective fields retain most of their lustre.
$ 6,000
ex ANR’s Eliasberg Collection, April 2005, lot 1051
1027
Republic. Gold 8-Escudos, 1853-PTS-FP, Potosi. Laureate head of Bolivar right, name in neck truncation.
Rev. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheatsheaf, and row of stars below (Fr 34; KM 116).
In NGC holder graded MS61 “Wings Approved” (population one, none finer at NGC), sharp and fully
struck up, quite attractive with brilliant to proof-like fields.
$ 6,000
