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⅕ Bolívar
1879 year| Silver (.835) | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | United States (1864-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | ⅕ Bolivar (⅕ VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#59789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bust left flanked with legend and engraver's name at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
Translation: Bolivar Liberator
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Y# 19.1 - Obverse, crude letters in legend.Y# 19.2 - Obverse, refined letters in legend.
Interesting fact
The ⅕ Bolívar 1879 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Venezuela, and its production was discontinued after only a few years due to high inflation and the devaluation of the Bolívar currency. As a result, the coin is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅕ Bolívar 1879 coin.
