½ Centavo 1852 front ½ Centavo 1852 back
½ Centavo 1852 photo
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½ Centavo

1852 year
Copper 5.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Venezuela
Period
State (1830-1856)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1852
Value
½ Centavo (0.005)
Currency
Peso (1843-1879)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#75800
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
CENTAVO
1852

Interesting fact

The ½ Centavo 1852 coin from Venezuela was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced as a replacement for the 1/4 real coin, which had been in circulation since 1833. The ½ Centavo coin was intended to be a more practical denomination for everyday transactions, as it was valued at half of a centavo, a fraction of the 1/4 real coin. Despite its introduction during a time of economic uncertainty, the ½ Centavo coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1852  1000000 - - - - - -

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