1 Scudo 1841-1846 front 1 Scudo 1841-1846 back
1 Scudo 1841-1846 photo
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1 Scudo

 
Gold (.875) 3.4 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1841-1846
Value
1 Scudo (16)
Currency
Sol (1827-1863)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#75051
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Laureate head right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION
BOLIVAR

Translation:
Free from the Consitution
Bolivar

Interesting fact

The 1 Scudo coin from Bolivia, minted between 1841 and 1846, 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.