1 Boliviano

1 Boliviano - obverse1 Boliviano - reverse

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Features

Issuer Bolivia
Period Republic (1825-2009)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1864-1869
Value 1 Boliviano
Currency First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
48049
References KM# 152.1,
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.
KM# 152.2
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

Bolivian Coat of Arms, country name on sides. Emblem of Bolivia: The sun, two Mountains (the Cerro Rico and the Cerro Menor), Sacred Heart Chapel, a palm tree, a sheaf of wheat, a lama. Below, 9 or 11 stars representing the departments of the country.

Escudo Boliviano, nombre del país a los lados. Emblema de Bolivia: Sol, dos montañas (Cerro Rico y Cerro Menor), Capilla del Sagrado Corazón, palmera, haz de trigo, llama. Abajo 9 u 11 estrellas, representando los departamentos del país.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA
★★★★★★★★★★★

Translation: Bolivian Republic

Reverse

Denomination, weight and fineness within wreath at center, motto as curved legend on top, minthouse monogram and essayer initials on sides, date below.

Valor facial, peso y pureza entre dos ramas al centro, lema como leyenda curvada arriba, monograma de ceca e iniciales del ensayador a los lados, fecha abajo.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• LA UNION ES LA FUERZA •
1 BOLIVIANO
500. Gs.
9. Ds FINO
• PTS (tangled) • 1868 • F • E •

Translation:
The unity is the strength
1 Boliviano
500 grains (old weight unit)
9/10 fineness (0.900)
PTS (tangled letters=Potosi mint monogram) 1868 F. E.

Edge

Smooth, with raised lettering.

liso, con leyenda en relieve.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BOLIVIA LIBRE E INDEPENDIENTE 1825

Translation: Bolivia Free and Independent 1825

1 Boliviano -  obverse

© Loskarz

Mint

PTS Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

Comments

This is the first decimalized coin used at Bolivia.

Variants:
KM# 152.1 has 9 stars below shield on obverse; KM# 152.2 has 11 stars.
Also is reported that exist medal rotation coins in some years of both variants.

KM# 152.1, image courtesy of El lobo boliviano

Detail of overdate 1865/1 and D on reversed D:

(Picture by A. KOIFMAN JR)

Ésta es la primera moneda de sistema decimal usada en Bolivia.

Variantes:
KM# 152.1 tiene 9 estrellas bajo el escudo en el anvero; KM# 152.2 tiene 11 stars.
También existen ejemplos de rotación medalla en algunos alos, en ambas variantes.

KM# 152.1, imagen cortesía de El lobo boliviano

Detalle de sobrefecha 1865/1, y D sobre D invertida:

(Imagen de A. KOIFMAN JR)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1864 FP 17% KM# 152.1
1864 FP 3% KM# 152.1 ("P" on inverted "P" error)
1864 FP 3% KM# 152.1 (error: "BOLIVIANA")
1864 FP 3% KM# 152.1 (error: inverted "P")
1865 FP 3% KM# 152.1 ("D" on reversed "D" error)
1865 FP 17% KM# 152.1 overdate varieties exist
1866 FP Photo 15% KM# 152.1 overpunch variety exists
1867 FE 5% KM# 152.2 (error: "REPUBLICA BOLIVIANO")
1867 FE $ 27 47% KM# 152.2 overdate variety exists
1867 FP 3% KM# 152.1
1867 FP 6% KM# 152.2 overdate varieties exist
1868 FE 720 000 11% KM# 152.2 overdate variety exists
1868 FP 2% KM# 152.1
1868 FP 2% KM# 152.2
1869 FE 260 000 7% KM# 152.2 overdate variety exists
1869 FP 2% KM# 152.2

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 2039
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 1866 FP – KM# 152.1 overpunch variety exists UNC USD 28.06
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 19 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61372
Lot 22026
Internet Archive
19 Feb 2024 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23196
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232228
Lot 62373
Internet Archive
7 Jul 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 444.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232224
Lot 63371
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 210.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232114
Lot 62335
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 19 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61372
Lot 22027
Internet Archive
19 Feb 2024 Undetermined AU
(PCGS AU55)
USD 186.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 2730
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 Undetermined AU USD 65.83
(EUR 61.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 3420
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 Undetermined AU USD 67.98
(EUR 63.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 BolivianoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231934
Lot 64176
Internet Archive
22 Aug 2019 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 101.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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