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5 Reales

1858 year
Silver (.900) 11.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Venezuela
Period
Republic (1856-1864)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1858
Value
5 Reales (0.5)
Currency
Peso (1843-1879)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
11.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#59785
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Full coat of arms with legend around. Value and weight at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
★ REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA ★
5 RLES. 11,50 Gs.

Translation:
Venezuela Republic
5 Reales 11.50 grams

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Reales 1858 coin from Venezuela made of Silver (.900) weighing 11.5g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the time when Venezuela was still a part of Gran Colombia, a short-lived republic that also included present-day Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. This coin was one of the few coins minted during this time period and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1858 A 26120 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Reales 1858 coin.