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| Issuer | Bolivia |
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| Year | 1900-1908 |
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| Composition | Silver (.900) |
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| Reverse description | The denomination MEDIO BOLIVIANO and 50 CENTAVOS is displayed prominently in the central field, enclosed within a wreath of laurel or olive branches tied at the base. The fineness inscription 9 Ds FINO appears above, indicating 0.900 fine silver, with the mint mark PTS (Potosí monogram) and assayer initials flanking the date below. The patriotic motto LA UNION ES LA FUERZA arcs along the upper periphery, while a row of nine five-pointed stars is arranged above the central denomination. A beaded inner border surrounds the design. |
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| Reverse lettering | LA UNION ES LA FUERZA MEDIO BOLIVIANO 50 CENTAVOS 9 Ds FINO · PTS · 1905 A.B. (Translation: Unity is strength Half Boliviano 50 Centavos 9 Tenths fineness PTS (Potosí monogram) 1905 A.B.) |
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| Mint | PTS Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953) So Casa de Moneda de Chile, Santiago, Chile (1743-date) |
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