Potosi, Bolivia, gold 1/2 scudo medallic coinage, 1854, Belzu, PCGS MS64 ("top pop"). Burnett-65.2; Fonrobert-9591. Obverse with standing mother holding baby and with one standing child on each side above cornucopia to left and flower on stem to right within legend LA PATRIA AL Y. DEFENSOR DE SU INDEPA.; reverse with bare head of Belzu above clouds and wreath inside legend M.Y. BELZU PRESID. CONSTITUCIONAL. Choice bold strike with no marks or wear, slightly muted luster, tied with two others for finest in PCGS census.
Estimate: 400 - 600 USD