20 Centavos (Pattern) 1884 front 20 Centavos (Pattern) 1884 back
20 Centavos (Pattern) 1884 photo
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20 Centavos Pattern

1884 year
Silver (.900) - -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Pattern
Year
1884
Value
20 Centavos (0.20)
Currency
First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310901
Rarity index
97%

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
VEINTE
CENTs
9 Ds. FINO
PTS 1884 F. E.

Translation:
The Union is the Strength
Twenty
Centavos
9 Tenths Fineness (0.900)

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Centavos coin from Bolivia, made of Silver (.900) in 1884, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item. It is believed that only 20 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists.