Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC
Treasure Auction 28 17-19 Nov 2020
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Bolivia (Republic)
Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1855, Cordova, angel strewing flowers / congressional scene, PCGS AU58, ex-Whittier.Burnett-72C; Fonrobert-unl (cf. 9604).Obverse with Belzu receiving medal and sash in Congress scene within legend EL CONGRESO ESTRAORDINARIO NO ADMITE; reverse with flying angel dropping flowers over crowd of people within legend LA RENUNCIA DEL PRESIDENTE DE LA REPUBLICA with R/E in PRESIDENTE and U/B in REPUBLICA. Bold strike, attractive toning over muted luster, arguably Mint State on a better day. Note Burnett erroneously calls the re-punch in PRESIDENTE R/B.Pedigreed to the Whittier collection (stated on label).
Estimate: 150-225 USD
Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1855, Cordova, angel strewing flowers / congressional scene, PCGS AU58, ex-Whittier.Burnett-72C; Fonrobert-unl (cf. 9604).Obverse with Belzu receiving medal and sash in Congress scene within legend EL CONGRESO ESTRAORDINARIO NO ADMITE; reverse with flying angel dropping flowers over crowd of people within legend LA RENUNCIA DEL PRESIDENTE DE LA REPUBLICA with R/E in PRESIDENTE and U/B in REPUBLICA. Bold strike, attractive toning over muted luster, arguably Mint State on a better day. Note Burnett erroneously calls the re-punch in PRESIDENTE R/B.Pedigreed to the Whittier collection (stated on label).
Estimate: 150-225 USD