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10 Centavos
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | United States (1864-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1874-1876 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Venezolano (1871-1879) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#19848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Bust left flanked with legend. With privy marks, engraver's name, and mint mark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
⚓ * BARRE A
Translation: Bolivar Liberator
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Y# 13.1 / mv10cv-aa01 : Monnaie de Paris mint. Mark "A" has serifs.
Y# 13.2 / mv10cv-aa02: Monnaie de Paris mint. Mark "A" has no serifs.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from Venezuela, minted between 1874 and 1876, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.835), it was designed to be easily distinguishable from the 5 Centavos coin, which was made of copper-nickel. To achieve this, the 10 Centavos coin was minted with a unique shape, known as a "millesimal" or "thousandth-part" shape. This shape, which resembles a rounded triangle, was created by cutting the edges of the coin at a 45-degree angle, resulting in a distinctive and easily recognizable design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 A | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 A | 280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1874-1876 coin.
