Bolivia ½ Melgarejo, 1865 – 1868

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bolivia Bolivia
Currency Melgarejo (1865)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Melgarejo
Year 1865 – 1868
Ruler Republic (1825–2009)
Composition Silver (.666)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 10
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Melgarejo from Bolivia. Issued from 1865 to 1868. Struck in Silver (.666). Measures 29 mm and weighs 10 g.

Obverse
Heads of the Presidents Melgarejo and Muñoz (The Peacemakers of Bolivia)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf Comment Frequency
1868  — — — KM#145.2 (Short beards) 1.8%
1865  — € 14,00 € 30,00 KM#145.1 (Long beards) 60%
1865  — — — KM#145.2 (Short beards; "CATERIA") 1.8%
1865  — — — KM#145.2 (Short beards; "MELGREJO") 7%
1865  — — € 30,00 KM#145.2 (Short beards) 37%

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