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50 Centavos Pattern
1900 year| Gold (.900) | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1900 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face value on center as letters and figures, fineness below, within a wreath. motto as circular legend around on sides and top, date below.
Line of pearls close to edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
MEDIO
BOLIVIANO
50
CENTAVOS
9 Ds FINO
1900 S
Translation:
Unity is strength
Half
Boliviano
50
Centavos
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos coin from Bolivia, made of Gold (.900), is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1900. It features a depiction of the Bolivian coat of arms on one side and a portrait of Simon Bolivar, the country's founder, on the other. The coin was designed by the renowned French engraver, Charles E. Feuillet, and was minted in a limited quantity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
