1 Boliviano

Features

Issuer Bolivia
Period Republic (1825-2009)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1870-1872
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#
23868
References KM# 155
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, with nine stars below

NOTE: Wide wreaths have four leaves at top while normal size wreaths have two leaves at top

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPUBLICA DE BOLIVIA

Translation: Republic of Bolivia

Reverse

Denomination within wreath, date and motto outside, along rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LA UNION HACE LA FUERZA
UN BOLIVIANO
25 Gms 9 Ds FINO
E.R. 1870 .PTS.

Edge

Reeded

Mint

PTS Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1870 ER Photo $ 2700 11% KM#155.1 (Legend around rectangular shield, 11 stars below)
1870 PTS ER 11% KM#155.2 (Dot under "MS")
1870 PTS ER 8% KM#155.3 (Line and dot under "MS" and "S", normal wreath)
1870 PTS ER 1.9% KM#155.3 (Line and dot under "MS" and "S", normal wreath) Proof
1870 PTS ER 5% KM#155.4 (9 stars at bottom)
1871 PTS EF 6% KM#155.4 (9 stars at bottom)
1871 PTS ER 18% KM#155.3 (Line and dot under "MS" and "S", normal wreath) overdate variety exists
1871 PTS ER 8% KM#155.4 (9 stars at bottom)
1871 PTS FP Photo 11% KM#155.3 (Line and dot under "MS" and "S", normal wreath)
1871 PTS FP 5% KM#155.4 (9 stars at bottom)
1872 PTS FE Photo $ 55 $ 100 $ 190 47% KM#155.4 (9 stars at bottom)
1872 PTS FR 5% KM#155.4 (9 stars at bottom; error "REPUB(L/B)ICA"

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
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
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 30023
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1870 ER – KM#155.1 (Legend around rectangular shield, 11 stars below) UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 2880.00
(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
2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094
Lot 30023
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2021 1870 ER – KM#155.1 (Legend around rectangular shield, 11 stars below) UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 3422
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1871 PTS FP – KM#155.3 (Line and dot under "MS" and "S", normal wreath) XF USD 46.39
(EUR 43.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 3423
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1872 PTS FE – KM#155.4 (9 stars at bottom) XF USD 46.39
(EUR 43.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2191
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 118.68
(EUR 110.00)
(+ 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 232252
Lot 65425
Internet Archive
22 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 288.00
(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 232147
Lot 64389
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 384.00
(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 232037
Lot 62283
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 818
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 Undetermined XF USD 57.18
(EUR 53.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Boliviano
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 2731
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 Undetermined XF USD 64.73
(EUR 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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