¼ Real (Gran Colombia - Republican coinage) 1829-1830 front ¼ Real (Gran Colombia - Republican coinage) 1829-1830 back
¼ Real (Gran Colombia - Republican coinage) 1829-1830 photo
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¼ Real Gran Colombia - Republican coinage

 
Silver (.500) - 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Caracas (Venezuelan provinces)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1829-1830
Value
¼ Real
Currency
Real (1802-1830)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#59801
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Value and initial inside beaded circle, inside arrows-like wreath, inside another beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: C 1/4 S

Translation: Caracas 1/4 Real

Comment

Minted in Caracas with Venezuela as part of "Gran Colombia".

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Real coin from Gran Colombia - Republican coinage, 1829-1830, made of Silver (.500) from Caracas (Venezuelan provinces) is that it features the national emblem of Gran Colombia, which includes a condor, a bird of prey native to the Andean region, symbolizing strength and freedom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1829  750000 - - - - - -
1830  650000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real (Gran Colombia - Republican coinage) 1829-1830 coin.