12½ Céntimos "Locha" 1945-1948 front 12½ Céntimos "Locha" 1945-1948 back
12½ Céntimos "Locha" 1945-1948 photo
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12½ Céntimos "Locha"

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Venezuela
Period
United States (1864-1953)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1945-1948
Value
12½ Centimos (12½ céntimos) (0.125&nbspVEB)
Currency
Bolivar (1879-2007)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 2011
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#9471
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
12½
CENTIMOS

Translation: 12.5 Centimes

Edge

Plain

Comment

12½ Céntimos coin is popularly known as "Locha" in Venezuela

Interesting fact

The 12½ Céntimos "Locha" coin from Venezuela was designed by artist and sculptor José Antonio Rómulo Guevara, who was also known for his work in creating monuments and public sculptures in Venezuela.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1945  11200000 - - - - - -
1946  9200000 - - - - - -
1948  6000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12½ Céntimos "Locha" 1945-1948 coin.