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½ Melgarejo
| Silver (.666) | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1868 |
| Value | ½ Melgarejo |
| Currency | Melgarejo (1865) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANTERIA DE SEPTIEMBRE 5 DE 1865
AL
VALOR
Y
AL
TALENTO
Translation:
05/09/1865
The Valour
The Talent
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Melgarejo coin from Bolivia, minted between 1865 and 1868, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.666), it weighs only 10 grams, which is relatively light for a coin of its composition. This is due to its small size, with a diameter of 17mm, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time.
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 ½ Melgarejo 1865-1868 coin.
