1 Boliviano
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1864-1869 |
| Value | 1 Boliviano |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Denomination, weight and fineness within wreath at center, motto as curved legend on top, minthouse monogram and essayer initials on sides, date below.
Valor facial, peso y pureza entre dos ramas al centro, lema como leyenda curvada arriba, monograma de ceca e iniciales del ensayador a los lados, fecha abajo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• LA UNION ES LA FUERZA •
1 BOLIVIANO
500. Gs.
9. Ds FINO
• PTS (tangled) • 1868 • F • E •
Translation:
The unity is the strength
1 Boliviano
500 grains (old weight unit)
9/10 fineness (0.900)
PTS (tangled letters=Potosi mint monogram) 1868 F. E.
Edge
Smooth, with raised lettering.
liso, con leyenda en relieve.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BOLIVIA LIBRE E INDEPENDIENTE 1825
Translation: Bolivia Free and Independent 1825
Comment
This is the first decimalized coin used at Bolivia.Variants:
KM# 152.1 has 9 stars below shield on obverse; KM# 152.2 has 11 stars.
Also is reported that exist medal rotation coins in some years of both variants.
