© V.L. Nummus
© V.L. Nummus
10 Centavos Type 1 lettering "LA UNION HACE LA FUERZA"
| Silver (.900) | 2.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1872 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#186841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Face value, weight and fineness into a owl wreath, motto as curved legend near edge on sides and top, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION HACE LA FUERZA
DIEZ
CENT.
9 DS. FINO
F. E. 1872 PTS
Translation:
The union makes the strength
ten
cents.
9 tenths fineness (0.900)
F.E (assayer initials) 1872 PTS (mintmark)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin page was split in 3, cause of variations are enough to consider them as different coins:KM# 153.1 weighs 2.5 g, and KM# 153.2 and .3 are 2.3 g only; on the 1st., weight is showing in the coin, but not on the others, also KM# 153.3 has 9 stars on obverse instead of 11.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during a time of political instability in the country. The coin was issued in 1871-1872, during the presidency of Mariano Melgarejo, who came to power through a military coup. Despite the political turmoil, the coin still features the motto "LA UNION HACE LA FUERZA" (Union Makes Strength) on its obverse side, highlighting the importance of unity and strength in the face of adversity.
