Bolivia 1899-PTS MM 5 centavos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1884-1900 as part of Bolivia's second decimal coinage. It varies from the prior KM 157.1 by the addition of a dash between "CENT" and "9 D FINO". Many varieties and overdates exist. Assayer MM is recorded for 1899-1908.

Recorded Mintage: unknown but a common date.

Specification: 1.15 g, 0.900 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 157.2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1893 5 centavos
• 1899 copper-nickel 10 centavos
• 1899 50 centavos
• 1900 5 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1899