Numismatic Catalog of Venezuela
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Obverse
Piece pmv10v-aa01,t (Obverse)
Photo from piece pmv10v-aa01,t: Design A, Type A. Date 1875. Trial strike piece
Photograph credits: Heritage Auction Galleries
Reverse
Piece pmv10v-aa01,t (Reverse)
Photo from piece pmv10v-aa01,t: Design A, Type A. Date 1875. Trial strike piece
Photograph credits: Heritage Auction Galleries
Characteristics
  • Date: 1875
  • General: Circular shape with continous grained edge.
  • Obverse: Circular rim with dentacles beading. In the center, over the field, bust of Simon Bolivar facing right (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, Coat of Arms with the motto "INDEPENDENcia", "LIBERTAD", "5 DE JULIO 1811", "28 DE MARZO 1864" and "DIOS Y FEDon". Surrounding the field, the legend "ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA" «United States of Venezuela», the weight "GR. 16,1290", the year and the metallic millesimal fineness "LEI 900".
  • Result of this pattern or design proof: This design was turned down
Issues
SCWC Piece Code Date Mintage
Note
N/Lpmv10v-aa01 Entry without photo1875-
TS5pmv10v-aa01,t Entry with photo1875-
Obverse trial. Gilt copper
TS6pmv10v-aa01,t2 Entry with photo1875-
Reverse trial. Gilt copper
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