Gold 1/2 escudo, Potosí (Bolivia), 1840. 1931.58.29

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1931.58.29

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.678
    • Diameter (in mm): 14

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1840

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1840
  • Denomination: 1/2 escudo
  • Material: Gold

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA (PTS monogram) 1/2 (date) L. R.
    • Type: National arms

  • Reverse

    • Legend: LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION
    • Type: Uniformed bust of Bolivar facing right

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1931.58.29
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • holed

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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