© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
½ Real Republic of Nueva Granada; Piedfort
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#231438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Real (Republic of Nueva Granada; Piedfort) 1848 from Colombia made of Silver (.900) is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The Republic of Nueva Granada was facing economic difficulties and political instability, which led to the minting of this coin as a way to address the economic challenges. Despite the challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
