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20 Pesos Essai
1873 year| Gold (.900) | 32.258 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.