The product is a rare 1863 8 Soles silver coin from Bolivia, specifically one minted in the Potosi Mint with a lettered edge. This coin features Simon Bolivar and has a fineness of .903 silver. It is circulated its KM Number of 138.6. This collectible piece of South American numismatic history is a valuable addition to any coin collection. This is a truly special coin!


OBVERSE: Palm tree with 2 alpacas laying below, 9 5-pointed stars on curved line above tree, country name as curved legend on sides and top, date below, weight on sides, above alpacas, mintmark (PTS) and engraver initials close to date of 1863. Legend reads

“REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA

10 Ds 20Gs

• PTS • 1863 • F. J. •”

or

“Bolivian Republic

10 Dineros 20 Grains

Potosi 1863 F. J.”


REVERSE: Simon Bolivar head facing left, motto around, as curved legend, name below head, weight below. Legend reads

“LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION

BOLIVAR

• 400 Gs •”

or

“Free by the Constitution

Bolivar

400 grains”.


LETTERED EDGE: Reeded and reads “SUCRE 1824 . AYACUCHO .” which references the last battle of the wars of independence of Spanish America, which was won by marshal Antonio José de Sucre.


You will receive the exact coin pictured!