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10 Centavos Province of Santander ND
1902 year| Brass | 0.5 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | State of Santander (Colombian states) |
|---|---|
| Period | Thousand Days' War (1899-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mirror of the obverse script.
Script: Latin
Comment
Named "Coscojas".Created as necessity currency by the General Ramón González.
Manufactured using the rifles cartridges of Palonegro War in South Santander.
Minted in Bucaramanga.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from the Province of Santander, issued in 1902, is interesting because it was made of brass, a metal that was commonly used for coinage in Colombia during that time period. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and it was chosen for coinage because it was durable, resistant to corrosion, and had a nice golden color. The use of brass for coins also made them easier to distinguish from other coins made of similar metals, like copper or silver. Additionally, the fact that this coin weighs 0.5 grams makes it a unique and interesting piece, as it is not a common weight for coins.
