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1 Escudo
1868 year| Gold (.900) | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (1.75) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination, weight and fineness within wreath, motto around wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
1 ESCUDO
50 Gs.
9 Ds. FINO
• PTS • 1868 • F • E •
Translation:
The unity is the strength
1 escudo
50 grains
9 10ths. fineness
PTS (mint monogram) 1868 F. E.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Escudo 1868 coin from Bolivia made of Gold (.900) weighing 2.5 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when Bolivia was still a young country, having gained independence from Spain just 22 years prior. The coin's design features the Bolivian coat of arms, which includes a condor, a symbol of power and strength, and a llama, a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.