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10 Centavos 1893-1919 photo
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10 Centavos

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5 g 25.15 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1893-1919
Value
10 Centavos (0.10)
Currency
First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
25.15 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9191
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Caduceus (a staff entwined by two serpents, surmounted by wings) above olive sprays divides denomination in numbers and symbol, denomination in letters on top, date between privy marks below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIEZ CENTAVOS
10 C
1908

Translation:
Ten cents
10 c
1908

Edge

Plain

Comment

KM# 174.1: Heaton Mint, without privy marks.
KM# 174.2: Paris Mint, cornucopia and fasces flank date.
KM# 174.3: Paris Mint, cornucopia and torch flank date.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centavos coin from Bolivia, minted between 1893 and 1919, features a unique design element - a small image of a condor, the Andean bird symbolizing power and strength, on the reverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1893  1250000 - - - - - -
1895  1000000 - - - - - -
1897  2250000 - - - - - -
1899  3000000 - - - - - -
1902  8500000 - - - - - -
1907  4000000 - - - - - -
1908  6000000 - - - - - -
1909  8000000 - - - - - -
1918  1335000 - - - - - -
1919  6165000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1893-1919 coin.