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1 Peso

 
Gold (.900) 1.6129 g -
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
United States of Colombia (1863-1886)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1871-1878
Value
1 Peso (1&nbspCOP)
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
1.6129 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#48145
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Condor with spread wings, surrounded by weight, denomination, mint and fineness.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
G. 1,612 UN PESO
BOGOTA LEI 0,900

Comment

KM varies by mintmark:
KM#157.1 - Medellin Mint.
KM#157.2 - Bogota Mint.

Interesting fact

The 1 Peso 1871-1878 coin from Colombia made of Gold (.900) weighing 1.6129 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in Colombia, and its production was discontinued due to the high cost of gold and the need to replace it with a more affordable alternative.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1872  - - - - - -
1873  3374 - - - - - -
1874  14000 - - - - - -
1875  7002 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso 1871-1878 coin.