© Bokobza Numismática
© Bokobza Numismática
1 Melgarejo Monetary Medal
1865 year| Silver (.666) | 20 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1865 |
| Value | 1 Melgarejo = 8 Soles |
| Currency | Melgarejo (1865) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRATITUD DEL PUEBLO POTOSINO EN 1865
666.Ms 400.Gs
AL
VALOR
DEL
JENERAL
MELGAREJO
Comment
- Tapia# 281 (weight 20grs)
- Tapia# 282 (weight 18.5grs)
- Tapia# 283 (weight 19.3grs)
Coin Medal, popularly known by the name by Peso Melgarejo. 400 grain feble coin peso and eight fine money (666 thousandths of fine).
Interesting fact
The 1 Melgarejo coin from Bolivia, issued in 1865, is interesting because it was made of silver with a purity of .666, which is slightly higher than the standard .999 purity used in many modern silver coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 FP | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Melgarejo (Monetary Medal) 1865 coin.
