© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Venezolano Essai - Reeded 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#352550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
ESSAI BARRE
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Venezolano (Essai - Reeded 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 coinage, and his designs were often characterized by intricate details and realistic portraits. The Pattern 1 Venezolano coin features a portrait of Simon Bolivar, the leader of the Latin American independence movement, and its design is considered a notable example of Farochon's work.
