© Stacks Bowers
½ Real Pattern
1848 year| Silver (.900) | - | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of New Granada (1831-1858) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | ½ Real 0.05 COP = USD 0.000012 |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#231427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint on top, denomination within wreath in the centre, flowers at each side of the denomination and fineness at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POPAYAN
MEDIO
REAL
LEI 0,900
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Real coin was minted in 1848 as a trial strike, and only 200 pieces were produced. It was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. Its rarity and historical significance have driven up its value, and it's considered one of the most valuable coins in Colombian numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 575 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real (Pattern) 1848 coin.