Coat of Arms, republic name on top and sides, 11 5-pointed stars below
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA (Translation: Bolivian Republic)
Reverse description
Denomination, weight and fineness within wreath, motto around wreath, date below.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse 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.)