20 Pesos (Essai) 1873 front 20 Pesos (Essai) 1873 back
20 Pesos (Essai) 1873 photo
© Stacks Bowers

20 Pesos Essai

1873 year
Gold (.900) 32.258 g -
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
United States of Colombia (1863-1886)
Type
Pattern
Year
1873
Value
20 Pesos (20&nbspCOP)
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
References
Numista
N#352553
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.