Bolivia: , Republic 5-Piece silver Pattern Proof Set 1884 PTS-FE PCGS,... (Total: 5 coins)

Republic 5-Piece silver Pattern Proof Set 1884 PTS-FE PCGS, 1) 5 Centavos - PR66, KM-Pn40, Guttag-456 2) 10 Centavos - PR67, KM-Pn42. Guttag-454 3) 20 Centavos - PR67, KM-Pn43, Guttag-452 4) 50 Centavos - PR67, KM-Pn44, Guttag-451 5) Boliviano - PR67, KM-Pn45, Guttag-450 Potosi mint. Estimated Mintage: 20-30 of each denomination. An incredible Proof set representing a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire a peak-quality type-group of this exceedingly rare date. Of the included issues, only the 20 Centavos ties for the finest yet seen by PCGS, the others all standing alone in this peak position within the census, which contains only a very small number of examples for each type. Every issue represented is well within the bounds of gem condition, showcasing beautiful reflectivity underneath original tone comprising predominantly peach, lilac, and iridescent emerald and ocean-blue hues. Even careful inspection reveals hardly a flaw of note, rendering these issues among the most impressive that we have ever witnessed for their types, the set's overall quality even more commendable than the only other 5-piece Pattern set that we have sold, hammering for $20,000 in January of 2016 (Heritage Auction 3044, Lot 31094). The important pedigree of this lot only elevates it further above any other unlikely sets that one might locate in the future. Indeed, we can only agree with Akers' assessment in the 1999 auction of the famed Pittman collection that "this [set] is one of the most beautiful and high quality items in the entire Pittman Collection of World Coins." Further, as also noted in that auction, this prestigious group could neither be surpassed nor even rivaled by any other known set for its sheer technical quality, let alone its peak-level visual splendor. Ex. John Jay Pittman Collection (David Akers August 1999, Lot 3406)

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