Venezuela silver bolivar coinage

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

from 1879

Issuing entity

Venezuela

Silver 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
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