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¼ Melgarejo
1865 year| Silver (.666) | 5 g | 24.7 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1865 |
| Value | ¼ Melgarejo = 2 Soles |
| Currency | Melgarejo (1865) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANTERIA DE POTOSI SETIEMBRE 5 DE 1865
AL VALOR Y AL TALENTO
Edge
Milled
Comment
Mariano Melgarejo was the bolivian president from december 1864 to january 1871. He was killed in Lima on 23 november 1871Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Melgarejo 1865 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the presidency of Mariano Melgarejo, who was known for his authoritarian rule and attempts to modernize Bolivia's economy. Despite his controversial leadership, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Melgarejo 1865 coin.
