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Offered here is an authentic-looking 1802 PTS-PP Bolivia 8 Reales silver coin, struck at the historic Potosí Mint during the reign of King Charles IV of Spain.
This large Spanish colonial silver crown features the laureate bust of Charles IV on the obverse with the date 1802 below. The reverse displays the crowned Spanish coat of arms between the Pillars of Hercules, along with the PTS Potosí mintmark, 8R denomination and PP assayer initials.
Coin details:
• Country: Bolivia under Spanish colonial rule
• Ruler: Charles IV
• Date: 1802
• Denomination: 8 Reales
• Mint: Potosí
• Mintmark: PTS monogram
• Assayers: PP
• Composition: Silver
• Catalog reference: KM#73
• Circulated and ungraded
Condition:
This coin exhibits considerable circulation wear, numerous scratches and extensive parallel hairlines consistent with an old harsh cleaning or polishing. Portions of the portrait and central reverse design are worn, but the date, major legends, mint information and denomination remain identifiable. The decorated colonial edge remains visible.
Estimated condition is Fine to VF details—cleaned. This is only an opinion and not a professional grade.
The photographs show the exact coin the buyer will receive and form an important part of the description. Please inspect all photographs carefully and make your own determination regarding condition, grade and authenticity before purchasing.
The coin will be packaged securely for shipment.
