8 Soles

Features

Issuer Bolivia
Period Republic (1825-2009)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1859-1863
Value 8 Soles
Currency Sol (1827-1863)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 20 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
31117
References KM# 138
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

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 and engraver initials close to date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA
10 Ds 20Gs
• PTS (mint monogram) • 1862 • F. J. •

Translation:
Bolivian Republic
10 Dineros 20 Grains (fineness expresed in old scale, corresponding to .9027)
Potosi 1862 F. J.

Reverse

Simon Bolivar head facing left, motto around, as curved legend, name below head, weight below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION
BOLIVAR
• 400 Gs •

Translation:
Free by the Constitution
Bolivar
400 grains (old weight measure, corresponding to 20 grams.)

Edge

Reeded edge with lettering

Lettering: SUCRE 1824 . AYACUCHO .

Translation: Sucre (city) 1824 Ayacucho (region)

8 Soles -  obverse

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Mint

PTS Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

Comments

Low and high placed island varieties exist at least for 1862, not identified in Krause. High island appears to be substantially scarcer.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1859 PTS F.J. 5% KM#138.3 (Reverse "PESO 400 Gs")
1859 PTS FJ 3% KM#138.1 (Reverse "Po 400Gs")
1859 PTS FJ 3% KM#138.2 (Reverse "PESO/Po400 Gs")
1859 PTS FJ 3% KM#138.3 (Reverse "PESO 400 Gs")
1859 PTS FJ 2% KM#138.4 (Reverse "400.Gs.")
1859 PTS FJ 3% KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs")
1860 PTS FJ 5% KM#138.5 (Reverse "Po400Gs")
1860 PTS FJ Photo $ 210 27% KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs")
1861 PTS FJ 6% KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs"; inverted "A" for "V" in "BOLIVAR")
1861 PTS FJ 28% KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs")
1862 PTS FJ 15% KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs") overdate variety exists
1862 PTS FP 27% KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs")
1863 PTS FP 5% KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs"; error "REPUBLICA BOLIVANA")
1863 PTS FP $ 88 32% KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs")

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
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Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33375
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1860 PTS FJ – KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs") UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23174
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 1860 PTS FJ – KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs") AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 129.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232134
Lot 64380
Internet Archive
25 Aug 2021 1860 PTS FJ – KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs") AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 222.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232104
Lot 64309
Internet Archive
27 Jan 2021 1860 PTS FJ – KM#138.6 (Reverse "400 Gs") AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32344
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 930.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2187
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 194.20
(EUR 180.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 30020
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094
Lot 30020
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232351
Lot 63213
Internet Archive
14 Dec 2023 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 SolesPicture 1 of a sold 8 Soles
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23175
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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