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50 Centavos Silver Pattern
1900 year| Silver | 11.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1900 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1900 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Translation:
The union is the strenght
Half
Bolivian
50
Cents
9 tenths fineness
1900
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos (Silver Pattern) 1900 from Bolivia made of Silver weighing 11.5g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It was minted in 1900 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design. The coin features the Bolivian coat of arms on one side and the denomination "50 Centavos" on the other. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
