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1 Décimo
| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of New Granada (1831-1858) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1858 |
| Value | 1 Décimo (0.1 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
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
UN
DÉCIMO
LEI 0,900
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Décimo coin was part of a decimalization effort in Colombia during the mid-19th century, aimed at replacing the old Spanish colonial system of pesos and reales with a new system based on decimals. The coin was equivalent to 1/10 of a peso, and its introduction marked a significant shift towards modernizing Colombia's currency.
