50 Centavos (Piedfort) 1913 front 50 Centavos (Piedfort) 1913 back
50 Centavos (Piedfort) 1913 photo
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50 Centavos Piedfort

1913 year
Silver (.900) 12.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
Republic (1886-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1913
Value
50 Centavos 0.50 COP = USD 0.00012
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#97885
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
G. 12.500. LEY 0.900

Comment

Extremely rare (possibly unique), known specimen was owned by King Farouk.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Centavos (Piedfort) 1913 from Colombia made of Silver (.900) weighing 12.5 g is a rare and unique coin. Only 200 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.