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5 Décimos
| Silver (.835) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | United States of Colombia (1863-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1880 |
| Value | 5 Décimos (0.5 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Coat of arms surrounded by weight, value, silver fineness, and mint.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G. 12,500 CINCO DECIMOS
BOGOTA LEI 0,835
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIOS LEI LIBERTAD
Interesting fact
The 5 Décimos coin from Colombia, minted between 1868 and 1880, was made of silver (.835) and weighed 12.5 grams. Despite its relatively small size and weight, this coin was an important part of Colombia's currency system during that time, and it's still a sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 206000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 273000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 7743 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 197000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 3158 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Décimos 1868-1880 coin.
