1 Boliviano (Copper Pattern) 1868 front 1 Boliviano (Copper Pattern) 1868 back
1 Boliviano (Copper Pattern) 1868 photo
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1 Boliviano Copper Pattern

1868 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Pattern
Year
1868
Value
1 Boliviano
Currency
First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287778
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle above value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONEDA EMITIDA EN LA PAZ
C. T.
UN BOLIVIANO 1868

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Boliviano (Copper Pattern) 1868 from Bolivia made of Copper is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. Bolivia had declared its independence from Spain in 1825, but it struggled with political instability, economic struggles, and conflicts with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the country continued to mint coins, including the Pattern 1 Boliviano, which was intended to be used as a standard circulating coin but was never widely circulated. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining.