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⅒ Boliviano Silver Piedfort
1865 year| Silver (.900) | 3.96 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 | 3.96 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1865 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287163 |
|---|---|
| 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
Reeded
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 the reign of President Mariano Melgarejo, who was known for his authoritarian rule and attempts to modernize Bolivia's economy. The coin's design features the national emblem of Bolivia on one side and the denomination and date on the other. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
