Bolivia ⅛ Melgarejo, 1869

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bolivia Bolivia
Currency Melgarejo (1865)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination ⅛ Melgarejo = 1 Sol
Year 1869
Ruler Republic (1825–2009)
Composition Silver (.666)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.6
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅛ Melgarejo = 1 Sol from Bolivia. Issued in 1869. Struck in Silver (.666). Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.6 g.

Obverse
Bust of General Melgarejo, surrounds the legend
Reverse
Legend (POTOSI TO HIS EXCELLENCE ON HIS BIRTHDAY
MARCH 28, 1869)
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1869  — Tapia# 375
1869  — Tapia# 376
1869  — Tapia# 377

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