½ Centavo 1843-1852 front ½ Centavo 1843-1852 back
½ Centavo 1843-1852 photo
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½ Centavo

 
Copper 6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Venezuela
Period
State (1830-1856)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1843-1852
Value
½ Centavo (0.005)
Currency
Peso (1843-1879)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#14977
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
CENTAVO
1852

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Diagonally reeded edge

Interesting fact

The ½ Centavo coin from Venezuela, made of Copper and weighing 6g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1843, just a few years after Venezuela had gained independence from Spain, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1852. Despite its relatively short time in circulation, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1843  960029 - - - - - -
1852 H 500000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo 1843-1852 coin.