10 Centavos (Type 2 lettering "LA UNION ES LA FUERZA") 1872-1875 front 10 Centavos (Type 2 lettering "LA UNION ES LA FUERZA") 1872-1875 back
10 Centavos (Type 2 lettering "LA UNION ES LA FUERZA") 1872-1875 photo
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10 Centavos Type 2 lettering "LA UNION ES LA FUERZA"

 
Silver (.900) 2.3 g 17.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1872-1875
Value
10 Centavos (0.10)
Currency
First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
17.9 mm
Thickness
1.24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274205
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Face value and fineness in letters, into a wreath, motto as curved legend on top and sides, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• LA UNION ES LA FUERZA •
DIEZ
CENTs.
9 Ds. FINO
PTS (Monogram) • 1872 F. E

Translation:
The union is the strength
Ten
Cents
9 tenths fineness (0.900)
PTS (Potosi) 1872 F. E

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