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 ½ Centavo
| Copper | 6 g | 23 mm | 
|   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 | 
|   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.