Gold 1/2 escudo, Potosí (Bolivia), 1868. 1951.182.4

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1951.182.4

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.219
    • Diameter (in mm): 15

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1868

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1868
  • Denomination: 1/2 escudo
  • Material: Gold

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA
    • Type: National arms

  • Reverse

    • Legend: LA UNION ES LA FUERZA 1/2 ESCUDO 25 Gs. 9 D. FINO 1868
    • Type: Value in wreath

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1951.182.4
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Rights

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

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