1/2 Bolívar (1879 - 1936)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Bolívar |
| Catalog Number | Y# 21 |
| Weight (g) | 2.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1.59 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Jean-Auguste Barre
Lettering:
BOLIVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
BOLIVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
Reverse
Engraved by Jean-Auguste Barre
Lettering:
19 DE ABRIL 1810 5 DE JULIO 1811 LIBERATAD
· ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA ·
GR.2.500 · 1935 · LEI 835
19 DE ABRIL 1810 5 DE JULIO 1811 LIBERATAD
· ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA ·
GR.2.500 · 1935 · LEI 835
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 600,000 | Rare | |
| 1903 | 200,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1911 | 300,000 | Rare | |
| 1912 | 1,920,000 | Rare | |
| 1919 | 400,000 | Rare | |
| 1921 | Not Common | ||
| 1924 | 800,000 | Not Common | |
| 1929 | 400,000 | Not Common | |
| 1935 | 1,000,000 | Common | |
| 1936 | 600,000 | Not Common |