Numismatic Catalog of Venezuela
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Page code mv5cv-aa02@
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  4. Venezolano
  5. 5 Centavos
  6. Design A
  7. Type A
  8. 1876
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National Leprosarium Province of Barinas Province of Caracas Province of Guayana Province of Maracaibo Province of Margarita Táchira State Venezuela
Bolívar Bolívar Digital Bolívar Fuerte Bolívar Soberano Peso Fuerte Venezolano
1 Centavo 2 1/2 Centavos 5 Centavos 10 Centavos 20 Centavos 50 Centavos 1 Venezolano 5 Venezolanos
1874 1876
Obverse
Piece mv5cv-aa02v2 (Obverse)
Photo from piece mv5cv-aa02v2: Design A, Type A. Date 1876. Variety #2
Photograph credits: Subastas Globus
Reverse
Piece mv5cv-aa02v2 (Reverse)
Photo from piece mv5cv-aa02v2: Design A, Type A. Date 1876. Variety #2
Photograph credits: Subastas Globus
Characteristics
  • Date: 1876
  • General: Circular shape with continous grained edge.
  • Obverse: Circular rim with dentacles beading. In the center, over the field, bust of Simon Bolivar facing left (from the viewer's perspective), with "BARRE" below (from the original engraver), surrounded by the legends "Bolívar" at left and "LIBERTADOR" at right.
  • Reverse: Circular rim with dentacles beading. In the center, over the field, body of the Coat of Arms. Surrounding the field, the legend "ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA" «United States of Venezuela», the weight "GR 1.250", the year and the metallic millesimal fineness "LEI 835".
Issues
SCWC Piece Code Date Mintage
Note
Y12.1mv5cv-aa02 Entry with photo1876520,000
Obverse: Mintmark "A" serified.
Y12.1mv5cv-aa02p Entry without photo1876-
Obverse: Mintmark "A" serified.
Y12.2mv5cv-aa02v2 Entry with photo1876(Inc. above)
Obverse: Mintmark "A" unserified.
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