© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
½ Real
| Silver (.900) | 1.4 g | 15.18 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of New Granada (1831-1858) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1853 |
| Value | ½ Real (0.05 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 15.18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Mint on top, denomination within wreath in the centre, caduceus at each side of the denomination and fineness at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOGOTA
MEDIO
REAL
LEI 0,900
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Colombia, minted between 1850 and 1853, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.900), it was designed with a unique "star-in-circle" pattern on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.
