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2 Bolívares
| Nickel clad steel | 7.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1953-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1989-1990 |
| Value | 2 Bolivars (2 bolívares) (2 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#9489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Bust left, flanked with legend and engraver's name at base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
Translation: Bolivar Liberator
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The issue was stuck by 3 mints which differ by dies.Obverse
Die 1 - small bust, far from R in LIBERTADOR.
Die 2 - large bust, truncation close and lower R in LIBERTADOR.
Die 3 - medium bust, R in LIBERTADOR almost touches truncation.
Reverse
Die A - small letters in legend, lines beneath horse.
Die B - large letters in legend, no lines beneath horse, bold date
Die C - large letters in legend, no lines beneath horse, fine date.
Note. There are many differences between dies in shape and position of cornucopias, details, falling from cornucopias, quantities and position of leaves in wreath, see some of them at the images in Combinations.
Combinations
1+A: 1989, 1990, Caracas mint.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
