5 Centavos (Gold Pattern) 1868 front 5 Centavos (Gold Pattern) 1868 back
5 Centavos (Gold Pattern) 1868 photo
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5 Centavos Gold Pattern

1868 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Pattern
Year
1868
Value
5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency
First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287176
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle above value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONEDA EMITIDA EN LA PAZ
C. T.
5 CENTs 1868

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Centavos (Gold Pattern) 1868 from Bolivia made of Gold is a rare and unique coin that was never put into circulation. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design, but it was ultimately never adopted or produced in large quantities. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.