745. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1852/1, Belzu / 748. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1855, Belzu renounccriminal, coin axis, reeded edge, PCGS MS63, ex-Whittier (stated on label). Burnett-43 var (reeded edge); Fonrobert-9567 var (overdate).
Obverse with seated Liberty, youth and baby looking toward radiant sun at right within legend LOS EMPLEADOS DE POTOSI at top and AL PRESIDENTE . M. Y. BELZU at bottom; reverse with fleeing criminal being chased off a cliff to right by a sword coming from clouds to left within legend LA PROVIDENCIA PERSIGUE EL CRIMEN with date 1852/1 at bottom, reeded edge (overdate and edge not mentioned on label). The inspiration for the fleeing criminal theme was the attempted assassination of Belzu on September 6, 1850. Toned over muted luster, nice strike, minor dark spots and contemporaneous 1E stamped into field behind Liberty’s head. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection. PCGS #32915184. Estimate: $150-$225.
ing presidency, PCGS AU58, ex-Whittier (stated on label). Burnett-72C; Fonrobert-9604 var. 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 PR/BESIDENTE DE LA REPU/BBLICA (label says “as Brn-72A3” in error). Choice strike and luster, minimal light marks, incipient toning, fully Mint State in our opinion. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection. PCGS #32906257. Estimate: $125-$200.
749. Potosí, Bolivia, PIEFORT medallic 1 sol, 1852, Belzu / angel / temple, PCGS MS62, ex-Whittier (stated on label).
Obverse with angel flying right above clouds, her right hand holding horn and her left hand holding wreath encircling XX / BELZU, all within legend EL DEPARTAMENTO DE POTOSI EN 1852; reverse with radiant temple inside legend AL SER SUPREMO QUE SALVO A BOLIVIA with EN 6. DE STBRE / DE 1850 in exergue (exact variety with long exergue lines but no period after date, hence a mule of Burnett 48A1 for obverse and 48B1 for reverse). Choice strike and luster, very lightly toned, no wear or notable marks. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection. PCGS #32915191. Estimate: $125-$200.
Burnett-48A var; Fonrobert-9569 var.
746. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1852, Belzu / angel / temple, coin axis, PCGS AU53, ex-Whittier (stated on label). Burnett-46E, Fonrobert-9568 var. Obverse with angel flying right
above clouds, her right hand holding horn with banner reading XX / BOLIVIA and her left hand holding wreath encircling XX / EL JRAL / BELZU, all within legend EL DEPARTAMENTO DE POTOSI EN 1852; reverse with radiant temple inside legend AL SER SUPREMO QUE SALVO A BOLIVIA with EN 6. DE STBRE / DE 1850/2. in exergue (label calls the reverse unlisted because the overdate is weak). Lightly toned over muted luster, nice strike except for slight central weakness and die-cracks on reverse. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection. PCGS #32915186. Estimate: $125-$200.
750. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic
1 sol, 1853, Belzu / Christmas Eve, coin axis, PCGS MS63, ex-Whittier (stated on label).
Burnett-61B; Fonrobert-9582 var. Obverse
with standing angel placing wreath on bust off Belzu on pedestal inside legend POTOSI AL YLUSTRE JEFE DE BOLIVIA; reverse with condor atop Cerro de Potosí inside wreath and legend 24 DE DICIEMBRE DE 1853. Muted luster with faint toning, minimal high-point wear. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection. PCGS #32913686. Estimate: $200-$300.
751. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic
1 sol, 1854, Belzu, coin axis, PCGS MS62, ex-Whittier (stated on label). Burnett-66B1;
Obverse with standing facing woman with baby in arms and two children at sides above cornucopia within legend LA PATRIA AL YLUSTRE DEFENSOR DE SU INDEPENDENCIA; reverse with bust of Belzu above clouds within wreath inside legend M.Y. BELZU PRESIDENTE CONSTITUCIONAL with .POTOSI 1854. at bottom. Patchy rainbow toning over luster, no wear or marks of note. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection. PCGS #32913691. Estimate: $150-$225.
Fonrobert-9592 var.
747. La Paz, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1853, Belzu / mountains / cornucopia, coin axis, PCGS AU58, ex-Whittier (stated on label). Burnett-unl (obv 57B, rev 57A); Fonrobert-9756. Obverse
with Mt. Illimani under clouds, with city of La Paz in foreground, within legend CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA DE LA PAZ; reverse with altar (with J.E. on base) and cornucopia within legend ERIJIDA POR EL J. MANUEL Y. BELZU. 1853 (label says Burnett 57A and Fonrobert 9755 in error). Choice full details and nice toning, muted luster, very light high-point wear. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection. PCGS #32913678. Estimate: $150-$225.
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