50 Centavos Brass pattern

Features

Issuer Bolivia
Period Republic (1825-2009)
Type Pattern
Year 1902
Value 50 Centavos = ½ Boliviano (0.50)
Currency First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition Brass
Weight 8.3 g
Diameter 29.5 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1902
Number
N#
152254
References KM# Pn56
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Coat of arms of Bolivia with 9 5-pointed stars below and country name beside, all within a toothed border.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA

Translation: Bolivian Republic

Reverse

Denomination in letters and figures and fineness below within wreath. Motto as circular legend around on sides and top and date below, all within a toothed border.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
MEDIO
BOLIVIANO
50
CENTAVOS
9 DSFINO
PTS 1902 M.M.

Translation:
The unity is the strength
Half boliviano
50 cents
9 tenths fineness
Potosi 1902 M.M.

Edge

Reeded

50 Centavos (Brass pattern) -  obverse

© Monninen1

Mint

PTS Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

Comments

Brass pattern of KM#175

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Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99065
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20 Nov 2022 UNC USD 180.00
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