Watch List notes:

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 1 scudo, pre-1848, Mercedes Coll (wife of Ballivian), PCGS AU58. Burnett-129; Fonrobert-9462. Obverse with pair of doves above POTOSI within legend A LAS VIRTUDES DE LA SENORA with flower at top; reverse with flaming altar inside legend DONA MERCEDES COLL DE BALLIVIAN; diagonally reeded edge. Choice bold strike and nice luster with only light surface hairlines and tiny flaw in flower. Considering that Ballivian was exiled in December 1847, it is strange that Burnett attributed this issue to "ca. 1848." Also it is interesting that Ballivian chose to honor his wife when it is known that around 1845 he reportedly attempted to seduce the wife of Belzu, who accordingly turned from supporter to opponent. PCGS #32917094. The Whittier Collection of Bolivian Monetary Medals

Estimate: $600-900