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50 Centavos Discovery of America
1892 year| Silver (.835) | 12.5 g | 29.6 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1892 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 29.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
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
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, which is depicted on the coin's obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (Discovery of America) 1892 coin.
