5 Decimos 1877/4 Medellin

Colombia, Republic of 

Country: Colombia
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1877/4 overdate (1877-1885) 
Value: 5 Décimos (0.5 COP)
Mintage: 168,000 (scarce)
Currency: Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Mint: Medellin
Grade: VF30
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 12.1 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 161.1 / Hernández# 502-512

Obverse:
Large "Liberty" head left, country name as circular legend near edge, completed with 9 7-pointed stars on bottom. Date between head and stars

Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS DE COLOMBIA
LIBERTAD
1877/4

Translation:
United States of Colombia
Liberty
1877 (7on4)

Reverse:
Coat of arms, face value on top, minthouse name on bottom, weight and fineness on sides

Lettering:
5 DECIMOS
G. 12,500 LEI 0,835
MEDELLIN

Translation:
5 tenths
12.5g fineness 0.835

Edge:
Inscripted

Lettering: DIOS LEI LIBERTAD

Comments:
KM 161.1 and KM 161.2 have differences on obverse.

Reference : KM# 161.1

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collection : Colombia - Royaume colonial espagnol et république