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½ Peso Restoration of the Republic
1963 year| Silver (.650) | 12.5 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1922-1965) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1963 |
| Value | ½ Peso ½ DOP = USD 0.0083 |
| Currency | Peso oro (1937-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Head of Indian woman ("Liberty") to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* MEDIO PESO *
* 12½ GRAMOS *
LIBERTAD
1963
Translation:
Half peso
12,5 grams (weight)
Liberty
Engravers: Thomas Humphrey Paget, Derek C Gorringe
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Silver coins of the Dominican Republic were not officially demonetized, but they disappeared from circulation already in the 1970s because of inflation.Interesting fact
The 1963 Restoration of the Republic ½ Peso coin from the Dominican Republic features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Juan Pablo Duarte, a national hero who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Haiti. The reverse side features the National Palace, which is the seat of the Dominican Republic's government and a symbol of the country's sovereignty. The coin's silver composition and 12.5-gram weight also make it a valuable and collectible piece for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Peso (Restoration of the Republic) 1963 coin.
