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50 Centavos

1902 year
Silver (.835) (Copper .165) 12.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
Republic (1886-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1902
Value
50 Centavos (0.50&nbspCOP)
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Silver (.835) (Copper .165)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18276
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Condor with spread wings above flagged arms, surrounded by value, weight, and silver fineness.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
LIBERTAD Y ORDEN
G. 12.500 · LEY 0.835

Translation:
Fifty Centavos
Liberty and Order
12.5 Grams, .835 Fineness

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1902 Colombian 50 Centavos coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Colombia. The country was facing a civil war, known as the "Thousand Days' War," which lasted from 1899 to 1902. Despite the challenges, the government continued to mint coins, including this 50 Centavos piece, which was used as a means of currency for the general population.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1902  960000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1902 coin.