1 Scudo 1831-1840 front 1 Scudo 1831-1840 back
1 Scudo 1831-1840 photo
© Heritage Auctions

1 Scudo

 
Gold (.875) 3.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1840
Value
1 Scudo (16)
Currency
Sol (1827-1863)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
3.4 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61757
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION
BOLIVAR

Translation: Free through the constitution

Interesting fact

The 1 Scudo coin from Bolivia, minted between 1831 and 1840, is interesting because it was made of gold (.875) and weighed 3.4 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.