Colombia 50 Centavos, 1885 – 1886
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Peso decimalized
(1847 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Centavos
Year
1885 – 1886
Ruler
United States of Colombia
(1863–1886)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12.5
Diameter (mm)
30.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Centavos from Colombia. Issued from 1885 to 1886. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 30.5 mm and weighs 12.5 g.
- Obverse
- Issuer's name surrounding head of liberty facing left, year below. (United States of Colombia)
- Reverse
- Value over coat of arms, with weight to the left, fineness to the right, and mint at bottom.
- Edge
- Smooth with inscription
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | — | KM#177a.1 (Bogotá Mint; with edge inscription "DIOS LEI LIBERTAD") overdate variety exists | 75% | |
| 1886 | — | KM#177a.2 (Medellin Mint; with edge inscription "DIOS LEI LIBERTAD") | 17% | |
| 1886 | — | KM#177a.3 (with edge inscription "DIOS PATRIA LIBERTAD") | 8% | |
| 1885 | — | KM#177a.1 (Bogotá Mint; with edge inscription "DIOS LEI LIBERTAD") overdate variety exists | 25% |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.