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Potosi, Bolivia, 1/2 sol, (1831), America Libre / Republica Boliviana, PCGS MS64.

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Potosi, Bolivia, 1/2 sol, (1831), America Libre / Republica Boliviana, PCGS MS64.
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Potosi, Bolivia, 1/2 sol, (1831), America Libre / Republica Boliviana, PCGS MS64. Burnett-unl; Fonrobert-unl. Obverse with face of Bacchus inside rays within legend AMERICA LIBRE; reverse with arms inside legend REPUBLICA BOLIVIA (matching the design of one side of lots 628 and 629 above), unlisted in references but matching an example in the Derman collection (Cayon auction of December 2007, lot #978). The Bacchus face (in smiling form) has been a symbol of the Potosi mint since colonial times and a large version hangs over the entrance to this day. Choice strike, beautiful luster, no toning, no marks or wear but chin of face slightly flat. The unique legend AMERICA LIBRE should be a big draw for any collector of post-colonial Americana! PCGS #32908393. The Whittier Collection of Bolivian Monetary Medals