½ Scudo 1852-1857 front ½ Scudo 1852-1857 back
½ Scudo 1852-1857 photo
© Heritage Auctions

½ Scudo

 
Gold (.875) 1.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1852-1857
Value
½ Scudo (8)
Currency
Sol (1827-1863)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
1.7 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61749
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Bust of Bolívar facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION.
BOLIVAR

Translation: Free by the constitution

Interesting fact

The ½ Scudo coin from Bolivia, minted between 1852 and 1857, is interesting because it was made of gold (.875) and weighed only 1.7 grams, making it a unique and rare coin in the world of numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1852 FP - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Scudo 1852-1857 coin.