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½ Peso
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 12.5 g | 30.63 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1978-1981 |
| Value | ½ Peso ½ DOP = USD 0.0083 |
| Currency | Peso oro (1937-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.63 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination, weight, year of issue, 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 (weight)
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Peso coin from the Dominican Republic, issued between 1978 and 1981, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of the first president of the Dominican Republic, Juan Pablo Duarte, who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Haiti. The reverse side of the coin features the national emblem of the Dominican Republic, which includes a shield with the flag of the country, a Bible, a cross, and a machete, representing the country's religious and cultural heritage. This coin is an interesting piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
