Numismatic Catalog of Venezuela
Cheng's Numismatic .
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Obverse
Piece mv2bs-aa09v3 (Obverse)
Photo from piece mv2bs-aa09v3: Design A, Type A. Date 1903. Variety #3
Photograph credits: Aitor Gonzalo
Reverse
Piece mv2bs-aa09v3 (Reverse)
Photo from piece mv2bs-aa09v3: Design A, Type A. Date 1903. Variety #3
Photograph credits: Aitor Gonzalo
Characteristics
  • Date: 1903
  • 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, Coat of Arms with a wild horse running toward the right looking at left (from the viewer's perspective), and with the motto "INDEPENDENcia", "LIBERTAD", "5 DE JULIO 1811", "28 DE MARZO 1864" and "DIOS Y FEDon". Surrounding the field, the country name "ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA" «United States of Venezuela», the weight "GRAM.10", the year and the metallic millesimal fineness "LEI 835".
  • Note about amount of pieces: The mintage between 1886 and 1889 are not accurate. There are significant differences.
Issues
SCWC Piece Code Date Mintage
Note
Y23mv2bs-aa09 Entry with photo1903500,000
N/Lmv2bs-aa09v2 Entry with photo1903(Inc. above)
In the date "3" Slanted.
N/Lmv2bs-aa09v3 Entry with photo1903(Inc. above)
In the date "3" High.
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