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12½ Céntimos "Locha"
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | United States (1864-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1896-1938 |
| Value | 12½ Centimos (12½ céntimos) (0.125 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#20090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12½
CENTIMOS
Translation: 12.5 Centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 12½ Céntimos "Locha" coin from Venezuela was designed by the famous French engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who also designed the famous French coin, the "Liberty Head" coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12½ Céntimos "Locha" 1896-1938 coin.
