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⅒ Boliviano Silver Piedfort
1865 year| Silver (.900) | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1865 |
| Value | ⅒ Boliviano (0.1) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1865 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#285489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Face value, weight and fineness within wreath, motto on top, mintmark on lower left, initials on lower right, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
1/10
BOLIVIANO
50. Gs.
9. Ds. FINO
· PTS (monogram) · 1865 · F · P ·
Translation:
The unity is the strength
1/10
Boliviano
50 grains
Fineness 0.900
PTS (Potosi monogram) 1865 F. P.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is a Piedfort for coin KM# 150, means is a coin minted on an increased thickness planchet, using same dies of final issue, therefore weight shown is not the correct of the coin (50 grains are about 2.5g.), this coin weighs 3.6g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ⅒ Boliviano (Silver Piedfort) 1865 from Bolivia is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the presidency of Mariano Melgarejo, who was known for his authoritarian rule and attempts to modernize the country's economy. Despite these efforts, the coin's production was limited, and it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
