20 Pesos 1862-1878 front 20 Pesos 1862-1878 back
20 Pesos 1862-1878 photo
© Heritage Auctions

20 Pesos

 
Gold (.900) 32.2581 g -
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
United States of Colombia (1863-1886)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1862-1878
Value
20 Pesos (20&nbspCOP)
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
32.2581 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#48065
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value over coat of arms. Weight to the left and fineness to the right. Mint below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VEINTE PESOS
G. 32,258
LEI 0.900
MEDELLIN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Pesos 1862-1878 coin from Colombia is that it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1862, just a few years after Colombia gained its independence from Spain, and it was used as a means of stabilizing the country's economy. Despite the challenges faced by the country during this time, the coin remained in circulation for over 15 years, indicating its importance in the financial system of Colombia during that period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863  - - - - - -
1867  - - - - - -
1868  - - - - - -
1869  - - - - - -
1871  - - - - - -
1872  - - - - - -
1873  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos 1862-1878 coin.