© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Venezolano Essai - Plain Edge
1874 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | - |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | United States (1864-1953) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 1 Venezolano |
| Currency | Venezolano (1871-1879) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#352551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
ESSAI BARRE
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Venezolano (Essai - Plain Edge) 1874 from Venezuela is that it was designed by the famous French engraver and designer, Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Farochon was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French Napoleonic era coins, and his designs were often characterized by intricate details and realistic portraits. The Pattern 1 Venezolano coin, which features a portrait of Simon Bolivar, the leader of Venezuela's independence movement, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
