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½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
| Silver (.900) | 11.5 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1900-1908 |
| Value | 50 Centavos = ½ Boliviano (0.50) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#13424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath, country name below, 9 five-pointed stars above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
MEDIO
BOLIVIANO
50
CENTAVOS
9 Ds FINO
· PTS · 1905 A.B.
Translation:
Unity is strength
Half Boliviano
50 Centavos
9 Tenths fineness
PTS (Potosí monogram) 1905 A.B.
Edge
Milled
Comment
- Variations: KM# 175.1 minted at Potosí, Bolivia; KM# 175.2 minted at Santiago, Chile.- Additional mint mark in monogram above date under wreath.
- 1903 has at least 2 varieties of the date - 3 low, touching beads/teeth of the rim and regular positioned leveled with the rest of the digits.
Interesting fact
The ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos coin from Bolivia, minted between 1900 and 1908, has an interesting feature. It was made of silver (.900) and weighed 11.5 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its denomination at that time. This coin was also known as the "Bolivian Silver Peso" and was widely used in trade and commerce in Bolivia and other parts of South America.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 PTS MM | 3823200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 So | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 PTS MM | 1988230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1902 PTS MM | 1528640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 PTS MM | 687898 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 PTS MM | 1288216 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 PTS MM | 1168158 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 PTS MM | 632006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 PTS MM | 49763 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 PTS MM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos 1900-1908 coin.
