The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1160. Estimate $500. Sold for $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BOLIVIA, Colonial (as Alto Perú). Fernando VII. King of Spain, 1808-1833. AR 8 Reales (37mm, 27.21 g, 12h). Potosí mint. Juan Palomo y Sierra and Leandro Osio or Luis de Aquilar, assayers. Dated 1825 PTS JL. KM 84; El 72. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Superb surfaces graced with beautiful hues of multicolored patina. Razor sharp strike with frosted bust of Fernando. Extremely choice for type and we feel somewhat undergraded. Only one graded higher. This coin must be seen to be appreciated.