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1 Boliviano Pattern
1868 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 1 Boliviano |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing on rock with spread wings, legend on top, engraver's initials on sides of image, face value and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA EMITIDA EN LA PAZ
C. T.
E
UN BOLIVIANO 1868
Translation:
Coin issued at La Paz
C. T.
E
One Boliviano 1868
Engraver: Clemente Torretti
Edge
Reeded
Comment
La Paz mint. A proposed pattern by Clemente Torretti (hence the "C. T. " initials) for his failed project of a mint in La Paz, very rare.Two versions of pattern, only difference is KM# Pn25 has letter "E" on rock, below eagle, on reverse, and KM# Pn26 has no letter.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Boliviano coin from Bolivia, made of silver in 1868, features a unique design element - the image of a llama, which is a South American mammal, on its reverse side. This coin was part of a series of pattern coins minted in the late 19th century, and the llama was chosen as a symbol of Bolivia's rich natural resources and cultural heritage. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins from the same era.
