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½ Real Pre-republican - Republic of Colombia
1821 year| Silver (.666) | 1.3 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Gran Colombia (1819-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1821 |
| Value | ½ Real (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Peso pre-decimal (1810-1847) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned head left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA
1821
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Colombia, minted in 1821, was made of silver with a purity of .666, which is slightly higher than the standard .600 silver purity used in many other coins of the time. This higher silver content made the coin more valuable and sought after by collectors.
