Venezuela silver bolivar coinage
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
from 1879
Issuing entity
VenezuelaSilver bolivar-denominated coinage introduced with the adoption of the bolivar as the national unit.
Historical context
Venezuela adopted a franc-standard currency named after Simon Bolivar.
Design
- Obverse
- Portrait of Simon Bolivar
- Reverse
- National arms with denomination
Identification
- Standard
- Franc-standard weights across the silver denominations
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Denomination weights and finenesses to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
- Striking mints to be confirmed per issue
- Catalogue numbers require transcription