Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC
Treasure Auction 28 17-19 Nov 2020
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Bolivia (Republic)
Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 20 centavos, 1879, Daza, PCGS AU details / damage, ex-Whittier.Burnett-123.1; KM-166.Obverse with arms above arc of nine stars within legend REPUBLICA DE BOLIVIA / ENERO 14 DE 1879; reverse with bust of Daza above H. DAZA within legend EL EJERCITO NAL. AL PRESIDTE. DE LA REPA / 20 CET. A few splashes of colorful toning over luster, the bust side lightly hairlined and the arms side with area of surface corrosion from about 2 to 5 o'clock. This type is denominated for use as a coin but unquestionably follows the medallic tradition of years prior (in fact the last of the series), especially considering the fact that non-medallic pieces were struck at the same time. Note: Burnett states the denomination as 20 CS. in error.Pedigreed to the Whittier collection (stated on label).
Estimate: 125-200 USD
Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 20 centavos, 1879, Daza, PCGS AU details / damage, ex-Whittier.Burnett-123.1; KM-166.Obverse with arms above arc of nine stars within legend REPUBLICA DE BOLIVIA / ENERO 14 DE 1879; reverse with bust of Daza above H. DAZA within legend EL EJERCITO NAL. AL PRESIDTE. DE LA REPA / 20 CET. A few splashes of colorful toning over luster, the bust side lightly hairlined and the arms side with area of surface corrosion from about 2 to 5 o'clock. This type is denominated for use as a coin but unquestionably follows the medallic tradition of years prior (in fact the last of the series), especially considering the fact that non-medallic pieces were struck at the same time. Note: Burnett states the denomination as 20 CS. in error.Pedigreed to the Whittier collection (stated on label).
Estimate: 125-200 USD