Colombia ½ Real, 1850 – 1853

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Colombia Colombia
Currency Peso decimalized (1847 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Real
Year 1850 – 1853
Ruler Republic of New Granada (1831–1858)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.4
Diameter (mm) 15.18
Thickness (mm) 0.74
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Real from Colombia. Issued from 1850 to 1853. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 15.18 mm and weighs 1.4 g.

Obverse
Two cornucopias around a pomegranate, with the issuer name above and date below.
Reverse
Mint on top, denomination within wreath in the centre, caduceus at each side of the denomination and fineness at the bottom.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1853  20%
1852  75%
1851  15%
1850  15%

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