Colombia, Republic of
Country: Colombia
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1878 (1874-1885)
Value: 50 Centavos (0.5 COP)
Mintage: 264,000 (scarce)
Currency: Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Mint: Bogota
Grade: VF30
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 12.3 g.
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 177, Hernández# 494
Obverse:
Large "Liberty" women head left, country name as circular legend near edge, completed with 9 pointed stars on bottom. Date between head and stars
Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS DE COLOMBIA
LIBERTAD
1878
Translation:
United States of Colombia
Liberty
1878
Reverse:
Coat of arms surrounded by weight, value, silver fineness, and mint.
Lettering:
G. 12,500 CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
BOGOTA LEI 0,835
Edge:
Inscripted
Lettering: DIOS LEI LIBERTAD
Reference : KM# 177, Hernández# 494
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : Colombia - Royaume colonial espagnol et république