BOLIVIA. Gold Medallic Escudo, 1839. Potosi Mint. Republic. NCS VF Details--Mount Removed.
17.8mm; 3.35 gms. Fonrobert-9524. Commemorating the granting of the new constitution by Velasco. Obverse: Angel standing right, holding Phrygian cap on pole; slain lion to left; Reverse: Phoenix rising from the flames. Though this interesting and RARE piece exhibits prior use as a jewelry piece, it nevertheless offers an exceptionally pleasing design. Lightly handled with some scattered marks.
Ex: Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities, 4/2005) Lot # 1068. Ex: John H. Clapp Collection. Possibly ex: Waldo C. Newcomer Collection (J.C. Morgenthau and Co. [Wayte Raymond], 2/1935) Lot # 51. Possibly ex: Harry F. Williams Collection (ca. 1918).
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00