10 Centavos Type 1 lettering `LA UNION HACE LA FUERZA`

€186,841.00
IssuerBolivia
Year1871-1872
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Centavos (0.10)
CurrencyFirst boliviano (1864-1963)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#153.3
Obverse descriptionBolivian arms, country name as curved legend on sides, 9 5-pointed stars below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE BOLIVIA
(Translation: Republic of Bolivia)
Reverse descriptionFace value, weight and fineness into a owl wreath, motto as curved legend near edge on sides and top, date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLA UNION HACE LA FUERZA DIEZ CENT. 9 DS. FINO F. E. 1872 PTS
(Translation: The union makes the strength ten cents. 9 tenths fineness (0.900) F.E (assayer initials) 1872 PTS (mintmark))
EdgeReeded
MintPTS
Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)
Mintage1871 ER - 9 Stars -
1872 FE - 9 stars -
1872 FE - 9 stars, Error V in BOLIVIA inverted A -
Catalog ID3487954510
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