½ Scudo 1834-1840 front ½ Scudo 1834-1840 back
½ Scudo 1834-1840 photo
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½ Scudo

 
Gold (.875) 1.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1834-1840
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#61755
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Bust of Boivar facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION.
BOLIVAR

Interesting fact

The ½ Scudo coin from Bolivia, minted between 1834 and 1840, 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.