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

1868 year
Silver 1.25 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Pattern
Year
1868
Value
5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency
First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#285488
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Motto and eagle above denomination and date

Script: Latin

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

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Centavos (Silver Pattern) 1868 from Bolivia made of Silver weighing 1.25g 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 coin design, but it was ultimately not adopted for use. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1868 CT - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (Silver Pattern) 1868 coin.