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50 Centavos "Cocobola"
| Silver (.500) | 12.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1888 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Condor with spread wings above flagged arms; surrounded by weight, value, silver fineness, and mint.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G. 12,500 CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
BOGOTÁ LEI 0,500
Unabridged legend: Gramos
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: DIOS LEI LIBERTAD
Comment
Coin nicknamed "COCOBOLA" in Colombia.
For the effigy of the “Libertad” bust, Mrs. Soledad Román Núñez, wife of President Rafael Núñez, was used as a model.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos "Cocobola" coin from Colombia, minted between 1887 and 1888, features a unique design element - a small image of a cocoa tree, from which it gets its name. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during a period of economic growth and modernization in Colombia, and its design was meant to symbolize the country's rich agricultural resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 1764000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos "Cocobola" 1887-1888 coin.
