The U.S. Mint Goes to War
1942 Bolivia, 10C
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Bolivia |
| Item Description: |
10C 1942 (P) KM-179a |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 64 |
| Owner: |
coin928 |
Owner Comments:
Bolivia - 1942 10 Centavos - KM #179a - Mintage: 10,000,000
This coin was part of a three-coin series which included zinc 10 and 20 Centavos and a bronze 50 Centavos, all dated 1942 and all struck at the United States mint in Philadelphia. The three coins all have similar designs. The obverses depict the Bolivian arms which feature the Potosi mountain silver mine, a palm tree, and an alpaca. The reverses have a caduceus, the denomination and date. Bolivia's mines supplied much needed tin to the Allies during World War II.
This particular coin is well preserved for a zinc coin and sports a very appealing dark blue toning. As of this revision, it is one of three at this grade by PCGS with none finer. NGC has one graded at MS64 and only one finer at MS65.
Date acquired: 2/28/2010 (Already graded by PCGS)
Rev. 1/23/2022