Bolivia 5 centavos Cochabamba Coinage Lion under Tree MS62 PCGS CuNi coin 1876

The Bolivia 5 Centavos coin of 1876, issued by the Departamento de Cochabamba, is a rare and historically significant regional issue from the 19th century. The obverse depicts a majestic lion reclining under a wide-branched tree, symbolizing strength, vigilance, and protection — a proud emblem of the Cochabamba Department. The legend “DEPARTAMENTO DE COCHABAMBA” encircles the image, with two stars below, representing unity and sovereignty. On the reverse, a laurel wreath surrounds the denomination “CINCO CENT.”, with the inscription “PAGARÁ A LA VISTA NICASIO DE GUMUCIO” around the edge, referring to the regional issuer, and the date 1876 placed below. Struck in a copper-nickel alloy and graded PCGS MS62, this coin embodies the economic and political history of Bolivia’s local mints during a transformative era. Its design, marked by elegance and local symbolism, makes it a prized piece for collectors of early Bolivian coinage.

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