Silver one bolivar coin (1921) - Venezuela.

in hive-136819 •  3 years ago 
On the obverse

Bust left, with legends BOLÍVAR and LIBERTADOR. Engraver’s name at base (BARRE = Albert Désiré Barre).

On the reverse

Coat of arms with legend ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA above. At bottom: Weight 5 grams, date 1921, and composition (metallic millesimal fineness) LEI .835 (83.5 % pure silver).

Reference: Numismatic Catalog of Venezuela.

If Nature is against us, we shall fight Nature and make it obey ”. Simón Bolívar.

Si la naturaleza se opone, lucharemos contra ella y haremos que nos obedezca ”. Simón Bolívar.

Images of my coin captured with Fujifilm FinePix Z90 digital camera.

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Thanks for showing us the hundred-years-old Venezuelan Silver Coin. Looks like it has been traded numerous times through the century. Real Money and probably more valuable now than ever.

Hi @cve3. In Venezuela it has no collectible value, only the value for its weight.