1 Escudo

Features

Issuer Bolivia
Period Republic (1825-2009)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1868
Value 1 Escudo (1.75)
Currency First boliviano (1864-1963)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 2.5 g
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
61744
References KM# 141
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, republic name on top and sides, 11 5-pointed stars below

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA

Translation: Bolivian Republic

Reverse

Denomination, weight and fineness within wreath, motto around wreath, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
1 ESCUDO
50 Gs.
9 Ds. FINO
• PTS • 1868 • F • E •

Translation:
The unity is the strength
1 escudo
50 grains
9 10ths. fineness
PTS (mint monogram) 1868 F. E.

Edge

Reeded

Mint

PTS Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

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Past sales

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Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 32433
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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