5 Centavos 1872-1900 front 5 Centavos 1872-1900 back
5 Centavos 1872-1900 photo
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5 Centavos

 
Silver (.900) 1.15 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1872-1900
Value
5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency
First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
1.15 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4315
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Motto, face value in a wreath, and date. Monogram and assayer's initials on sides of date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
. LA UNION ES LA FUERZA .
CINCO
CENT.
9D.FINO
PTS (Monogram) 1874 F. E.

Translation:
Unity is the strength
five
cents
9 tenths fineness
PTS (Monogram) 1874 F. E.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM#157.1 : Reverse without bar,
KM#157.2 : Reverse with a bar between CENT and 9 D.FINO.