BOLIVIA. 4 Escudos, 1790/89-PTS PR. Potosi Mint. Charles IV. NGC AU-58.

Fr-7; KM-67; cf. Cal-1520. The only certified example of the date on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. Two-year transitional bust type with the bust of Charles III, but in the name of Charles IV (ordinal IV). This EXTREMELY RARE and attractive example exhibits a bold strike with lustrous satiny surfaces and hints of flash that pop out with rotated in the light. A few small unobtrusive planchet laminations are noticed on the obverse purely mentioned for accuracy, but are hardly a distraction for this seldom encountered issue. Charming and attractive, with a clear overdate, this gently circulated piece is pleasing to the eye sure to garner much attention for collectors.

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From the Pat Johnson Collection. Purchased privately from Mike Dunigan circa late 1970's.