5 Centavos without hole

Features

Issuer Bolivia
Period Republic (1825-2009)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1883
Value 5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight 2.4 g
Diameter 17.8 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
22528
References KM# 169.1
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.

Obverse

Crossed flags and weapons behind condor-topped oval arms, nine stars below

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA

Translation: Bolivian Republic

Reverse

Motto, denomination and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
5
CENTAVOS
1883

Translation: Unity is strength

Edge

Smooth

Mint

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Fasces Jean Lagrange, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1896)

Comments

Due to similar weight, diameter and design the coins were easily confused with the silver 10 Centavos (http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4316.html). So the coins were holed and put in circulation again.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1883  24% Essai
1883 A Fasces Photo 2 200 000 $ 100 94% Mintage includes holed coins

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232345
Lot 62172
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2023 1883 A Fasces – Mintage includes holed coins UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 45.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232228
Lot 62374
Internet Archive
7 Jul 2022 1883 A Fasces – Mintage includes holed coins UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 276.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232222
Lot 61461
Internet Archive
26 May 2022 1883 A Fasces – Mintage includes holed coins UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 104.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos (without hole)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232201
Lot 61385
Internet Archive
30 Dec 2021 1883 A Fasces – Mintage includes holed coins UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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