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1150. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1839LR, encapsulated NGC 1152. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1850FM, left-facing bust of
AU 55. KM-97. Bright luster, nice strike, faint surface hairlines. Esti- Bolívar, encapsulated NGC AU 58. KM-109. Luster and stress lines
mate: $150-$225. on fields, no toning. Estimate: $125-$200.

1153. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1863FP, encapsulated NGC
1151. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1844R, bust above BOLÍVAR, AU 55. KM-138.6. Lustrous but with light surface hairlines, slightly
encapsulated NGC AU 58. KM-103. Good luster, very light toning, “sweaty” surfaces from minor die-rust, incipient toning at date. Esti-
minor adjustment marks below tree. Estimate: $125-$200. mate: $100-$150.

1154. Steel die for obverse of Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1859-63 (left-facing bust of Bolívar), unique. KM-138.6. 888 grams, 3”
tall and 1-1/2” to a side. Square-shank die with polished fields, details (in retrograde) all rusted and shallow but still clear, a one-of-a-kind piece
that is sure to be popular among Bolívar aficionados and Potosí collectors alike. Estimate: $1,000-up.

1155. Potosí, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1856FJ. KM-123.2. 13.33 grams. Choice strike, Mint
State with lovely luster and bold details. Estimate: $60-$90.

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