Dominican Republic ½ Peso, 1937 – 1961
Information
Country
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Currency
Peso oro
(1937 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Peso
Year
1937 – 1961
Ruler
Third Republic
(1922–1965)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12.5
Diameter (mm)
30.5
Thickness (mm)
2
Description
½ Peso from Dominican Republic. Issued from 1937 to 1961. Struck in Silver (.900) (Copper .100). Measures 30.5 mm and weighs 12.5 g.
- Obverse
- The arms of the Dominican Republic (God Fatherland Liberty Dominican Republic)
- Reverse
- The head of an Indian woman ("Liberty") facing left with the denomination to the left, the weight to the right, and the date below (Half peso 12.5 grams 1937 Liberty HP)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 400K | — | € 11,00 | — | Swiss Federal Mint | 25% | |
| 1960 | 100K | — | — | — | Philadelphia Mint; Minted in 1961 | 9% | |
| 1959 | 100K | — | — | — | Philadelphia Mint | 9% | |
| 1952 | 140K | — | — | € 120,00 | 17% | ||
| 1951 | 200K | — | € 8,40 | — | Philadelphia Mint | 18% | |
| 1947 | 200K | — | € 9,70 | — | Philadelphia Mint | 20% | |
| 1944 | 100K | — | — | — | 10% | ||
| 1937 | 500K | € 8,50 | € 9,20 | — | Royal Canadian Mint | 35% | |
| 1937 | — | — | — | — | Royal Canadian Mint; Proof | 1% |
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