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½ Peso
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 14.55 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1978-1981 |
| Value | ½ Peso ½ DOP = USD 0.0083 |
| Currency | Peso oro (1937-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 14.55 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination, weight, year, and portrait of one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic: Juan Pablo Duarte
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDIO PESO
12 1/2 GRAMOS
1978
Translation:
Half Peso
12.5 Grams
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Although this piece is listed in the Standard Catalog of World Coins as a pattern, it is listed in the official mint publication "Domestic and Foreign Coins Manufactured by Mints of the United States," which does not list patterns or trials.Interesting fact
The ½ Peso coin from the Dominican Republic, minted between 1978 and 1981, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a " equilateral curved triangle." This means that the coin has a curved edge, rather than a straight one, and its shape resembles an equilateral triangle. This design was chosen to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the Caribbean Sea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Peso 1978-1981 coin.
