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20 Pesos Essai
1873 yearGold (.900) | 32.258 g | - |
Issuer | Colombia |
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Period | United States of Colombia (1863-1886) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1873 |
Value | 20 Pesos (20 COP) |
Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
Composition | Gold (.900) |
Weight | 32.258 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#352553 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G. 32,258 VEINTE PESOS LEI 0,900
MEDELLIN
ESSAI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Pesos (Essai) 1873 from Colombia made of Gold (.900) weighing 32.258 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It was minted in 1873 as a trial coin, and it features a unique design that was not used in any other Colombian coins. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it highly valuable among collectors, and it is considered a prized addition to any numismatic collection.