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½ Scudo
| Gold (.875) | 1.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1847 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#61753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION.
BOLIVAR
Interesting fact
The ½ Scudo coin from Bolivia, minted between 1841 and 1847, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to use the Scudo currency, which was introduced by the government of Bolivia in 1841 to replace the previous currency, the Bolivian peso. The Scudo was divided into 10 decimos, and the ½ Scudo coin was equivalent to 5 decimos. This coin was made of gold (.875) and weighed 1.7 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
