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1 Sol
| Silver (.667) | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1859 |
| Value | 1 Sol |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.667) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1864 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Simon Bolívar
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION
BOLIVAR
Translation: Free through the constitution
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Sol coin from Bolivia, minted between 1853 and 1859, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.667), it weighs only 3 grams, which is relatively light for a coin of its composition. This is due to its small size, with a diameter of 17 mm, making it one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time. This unique combination of silver content and small size made the 1 Sol coin a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
