½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos

Features

Issuer Bolivia
Period Republic (1825-2009)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1873-1900
Value 50 Centavos = ½ Boliviano (0.50)
Currency First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 12.5 g
Diameter 29.6 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
26167
References KM# 161
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 stars below

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA

Translation: Republic of Bolivia

Reverse

Motto and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
MEDIO Bo
50 CENTs
9 DsFINO
1899

Translation: Unity is strength

Edge

Milled

½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos -  obverse

© Infierno

Mint

PTS Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

Comments

Variants:
There are differences on lettering of reverse, and also on weight.


Pictures are in order: KM# 161.1 , .2, .3, .4, .5

Variants of weight: 1, 2 and 3 weigh 12.5g, while 4 and 5 weigh 11.5g.

Variations of lettering, on center of reverse:
KM# 161.1 (1873) MEDIO B. / 50 CENTS. / 12 GS 500 MS / 9 DS FINO
KM# 161.2 (1873) MEDIO BO. / 50 CENTS. / 12 GMS. 500 MMS. / 9 DS FINO
KM# 161.3 (1879/82) MEDIO / BOLIVIANO / 9DS FINO
KM# 161.4 (1884/87/89/91) MEDIO BO / 50 CENTS / 12 GS 500 MS / 9 DS FINO
KM# 161.5 (1891-1900) MEDIO BO / 50 CENTS / 9 DS FINO

Note on KM# 161.4 reads 12.5g, but real weight is 11.5g

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1873 PTS 5% KM#161.1 (lettering "12 GS. 500 MS. 9 DS. FINO")
1873 PTS FE $ 39 3% KM#161.2 (lettering "12 GMS 500 MMS")
1879 PTS FE 0.8% KM#161.3 (without "50 Cents" and weight)
1882 PTS FE 0.8% KM#161.3 (without "50 Cents" and weight)
1884 PTS FE 0.8% KM#161.4 (reduced size; lettering with weight) Proof
1887 PTS FE 0.5% KM#161.4 (reduced size; lettering with weight) rare
1889 PTS MM 1.0% KM#161.4 (reduced size; lettering with weight) rare
1891 PTS CB 4% KM#161.4 (reduced size; lettering with weight)
1891 PTS CB Photo $ 19 11% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)
1892 PTS CB Photo $ 13 13% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)
1893 PTS CB Photo 3 147 120 $ 11 $ 16 $ 36 $ 36 17% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)
1894 PTS CB 2 470 143 5% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) overdate variety exists, includes 1894, PTS ES
1894 PTS ES 7% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) overdate variety exists
1895 PTS ES 3 386 900 $ 13 $ 22 14% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) overdate variety exists
1896 PTS ES Photo 2 975 738 $ 23 15% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)
1897 PTS CB 2 311 602 17% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)
1897 PTS ES 3% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)
1898 PTS CB Photo $ 18 $ 20 18% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) overdate variety exists
1899 PTS CB 6% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)
1899 PTS MM 4% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight; first "9" over inverted "9") overdate variety exists
1899 PTS MM $ 22 16% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)
1900 PTS MM 3 820 000 $ 32 15% KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight)

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Examples of the type

© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
1893 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) • Buenos aires30 mm11.55 g (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23195
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 1891 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 2935
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1892 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) AU USD 19.42
(EUR 18.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 2943
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1892 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) XF USD 11.87
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 2944
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1892 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) XF USD 12.95
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2202
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1893 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) UNC USD 48.55
(EUR 45.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 1089
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1893 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) UNC USD 35.60
(EUR 33.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 2936
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1893 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) UNC USD 24.81
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 92
Lot 2231
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2023 1893 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) AU USD 29.13
(EUR 27.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 1902
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1893 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) AU USD 36.68
(EUR 34.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Boliviano / 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 2413
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1893 PTS CB – KM#161.5 (reduced size; lettering without weight) XF USD 19.42
(EUR 18.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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