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1 Centavo Essai
1883 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1883 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1883 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination on center, in number and letters, motto on top, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
1
CENTAVO
E. G. 1883 ESSAI
Translation:
The unity is the strength
1
Cent
E.G. 1883 Essai (Trial)
Edge
Plain
Comment
These trial strikes are for KM# 167 (1 cent, 1883).Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Centavo (Essai) 1883 from Bolivia made of Bronze is a rare and unique coin, with only 20 specimens known to exist. It was minted in 1883 as a trial coinage for a new currency system, but it was never officially released into circulation. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo (Essai) 1883 coin.
