Lot 1962 Potosi, Bolivia, 2 soles monetary medal, 1855, Cordova, angel strewing flowers / congressional scene
Potosi, Bolivia, 2 soles monetary medal, 1855, Cordova, angel strewing flowers / congressional scene, PCGS AU58, finest and only example in PCGS census, 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 that Burnett erroneously calls the re-punch in PRESIDENTE R/B. Pedigreed to the Whittier Collection (stated on label).
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