Bolivia (Republic)
Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 1 sol, 1844, Ballivian, PCGS AU details / cleaned, ex-Whittier.Burnett-26.1; Fonrobert-9536.Obverse with laureate bust of Ballivian inside legend PRESIDENTE CONSTITUCIONAL . J. BALLIVIAN followed by six-point star; reverse with open book marked L F (for Ley Fundamental, i.e., the Constitution) pierced by sword atop pedestal inside wreath within legend NOS DIO PATRIA . LEY . Y PAZ . 1844 ., serpent at bottom. Bold strike, richly toned over lightly hairlined surfaces.Pedigreed to the Whittier collection (stated on label).
Estimate: 125-200 USD