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5 Centavos
| Silver (.666) | 1.25 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | United States of Colombia (1863-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1874 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Condor with spread wings above flagged arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G. 1,250 CINCO CENTAVOS
BOGOTA LEI 0,666
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Colombia, minted between 1872 and 1874, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.666), it was designed to weigh only 1.25 grams, making it one of the lightest silver coins in circulation at that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | 89000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 276000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1872-1874 coin.
