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1 Peso Pattern
1858 year| Silver | 1.612 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of New Granada (1831-1858) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1858 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.612 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination in digits within wreath, surrounded by mint letter, weight and fineness of the metal
Script: Latin
Lettering:
B. PESO G. 1,612
1
PESO
LEI 0,900
Translation:
Bogotá mint, weight 1.612 g
1 peso
Fineness 0.900
Comment
It's a silver pattern of a GOLDEN coin. The fineness 0.900 is of gold, not of silverInteresting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso coin from Colombia was designed by the famous French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Farochon was known for his intricate and detailed designs, and his work can be seen on various coins and medals from different countries. The Pattern 1 Peso coin features a portrait of Simon Bolivar, the leader of the Latin American independence movement, on one side, and an image of the Colombian coat of arms on the other. The coin's design is considered a classic example of 19th-century numismatic art and is highly sought after by collectors.
