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8 Soles
| Silver (.903) | 20 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1863 |
| Value | 8 Soles |
| Currency | Sol (1827-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Simon Bolivar head facing left, motto around, as curved legend, name below head, weight below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION
BOLIVAR
• 400 Gs •
Translation:
Free by the Constitution
Bolivar
400 grains (old weight measure, corresponding to 20 grams.)
Edge
Reeded edge with lettering
Lettering: SUCRE 1824 . AYACUCHO .
Translation: Sucre (city) 1824 Ayacucho (region)
Comment
Low and high placed island varieties exist at least for 1862, not identified in Krause. High island appears to be substantially scarcer.Interesting fact
The 8 Soles coin from Bolivia, minted between 1859 and 1863, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.903), it was designed with a unique "star-shaped" hole in the center, which was added to prevent counterfeiting. This distinctive feature makes it stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its collectible value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 PTS FJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1862 PTS FJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1863 PTS FP | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Soles 1859-1863 coin.
