© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
¼ Real "Cuartillo" with three stars
| Silver (.666) | 0.85 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Granadine Confederation (1858-1863) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1862 |
| Value | ¼ Real (0.025 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Denomination, three stars below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POPAYAN
1/4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Real ("Cuartillo" with three stars) coin from Colombia is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1859, just a year after the Colombian Civil War broke out, and its production continued until 1862, when the war was still ongoing. Despite the challenges posed by the conflict, the coin remained a widely used denomination in Colombia and was an important part of everyday transactions.
