5 Centavos (Cornucopias) 1874 front 5 Centavos (Cornucopias) 1874 back
5 Centavos (Cornucopias) 1874 photo
© Stacks Bowers

5 Centavos Cornucopias

1874 year
Silver (.835) 1.23 g -
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
United States of Colombia (1863-1886)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1874
Value
5 Centavos (0.05&nbspCOP)
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
1.23 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#48348
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Denomination flanked by cornucopias.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRAM·1·230
5
CENT
MEDELLIN·LEI 0,835

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos coin from Colombia, minted in 1874, features a unique design element - a cornucopia, which is a symbol of abundance and prosperity.