Country: Bolivia
Type: Common coin
Year: 1898 CB
Mint: Potosi
Value: 50 Centavos = 1/2 Boliviano (0.5)
Metal: Silver (.900)
Weight: 11.5 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Grade: VF35+
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 161
Obverse:
Crossed flags and weapons behind condor topped oval arms stars below.
Lettering: REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA
Translation: Republic of Bolivia.
Reverse:
Motto and denomination.
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
MEDIO Bo
50 CENTs
9 DsFINO
1899
Translation: Unity is strength.
Edge:
Milled.
Mint:
PTS → Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953).
Comments:
Variants:
There are differences on lettering of reverse, and also on weight.
Reference : KM# 161
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Bolivia - Royaume colonial espagnol et République