$12,575.00 USD
The 1837 Bolivia Gold 8 Scudos, Potosí Mint, graded NGC MS61, is an exceptional and rare South American gold issue featuring a powerful portrait of Simón Bolívar, the liberator and national hero. Struck shortly after Bolivia's independence, this coin is a bold declaration of republican identity, minted in a denomination traditionally reserved for the most prestigious gold coinage — the Onza, or 8 Escudos.
Obverse: Features a uniformed bust of Simón Bolívar facing left, with detailed military epaulettes and a high collar. The legend encircling the coin reads:
“LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION” (Free by the Constitution), with “BOLIVAR” inscribed below the bust.
Reverse: Depicts Bolivia’s national symbols — a radiant sun over a mountain (Cerro Rico of Potosí), a llama, and a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing prosperity, nature, and national wealth. The legend reads:
“REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA”, flanked by mintmark “P” (Potosí), assayer “L”, and the date 1837, with value “8 S.” indicated.
Struck in high-purity gold (~27 grams), this coin conforms to the Spanish-American Onza standard and is cataloged as KM 99, Fr. 21, and Onza-1583. Graded NGC MS61, this piece exhibits strong remaining luster and well-preserved detail with only minor softness in the central design and visible but unobtrusive adjustment marks — a common characteristic of Latin American gold planchets.
