Bolivia 1867 FE 1 Boliviano "REPUBLICA BOLIVIANO" (11 Estrellas) - NGC MS64 Finest Known

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🇧🇴 Bolivia 1867 FE – “REPUBLICA BOLIVIANO” Error Variety

One of the great rarities of 19th-century Bolivian numismatics. Instead of the correct inscription “REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA,” the die was engraved with the word “BOLIVIANO,” creating a remarkable and officially recognized mint error.

The mistake is believed to have occurred during the hand-engraving process at the historic Potosí Mint. One theory suggests that the engraver, working with Bolivia’s newly introduced monetary unit known as the “Boliviano,” unintentionally repeated the word in the national legend. The error was likely discovered and corrected quickly, explaining its extreme rarity today.

After years of research through auction archives, certification censuses, and public records, only a handful of publicly documented examples are known. Confirmed appearances include specimens offered by Heritage Auctions and Río de la Plata Numismática. My coin is believed to be among the finest known examples of this legendary variety, making it a true trophy piece of Bolivian and Latin American numismatics

Thank you for your comments and for sharing your experience with the series.

I understand your point regarding date rarity. What attracted me to this coin, however, was not simply the 1867 date, but the combination of the 11 Stars “Boliviano” variety, the MS64 grade, its Top Pop status, and the fact that very few comparable examples seem to appear publicly.

Whether one considers it undervalued or not, I believe it is a remarkable coin and I am very happy to have added it to my collection.