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50 Centavos Province of Santander
1902 year| Brass | 1.45 g | 23.1 mm |
| Issuer | State of Santander (Colombian states) |
|---|---|
| Period | Thousand Days' War (1899-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 23.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Punched through obverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SANTANDER 50
1902
Comment
Named "Coscojas".Created as necessity currency by the General Ramón González.
Manufactured using the rifles cartridges of Palonegro War in South Santander.
Minted in Bucaramanga.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from the Province of Santander, issued in 1902, is interesting because it was made of brass, a metal that was commonly used for coinage in Colombia during that time period. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and it was chosen for coinage because it was durable, resistant to corrosion, and had a nice golden color. The use of brass for coins also made them easier to distinguish from silver coins, which were also in circulation at the time. Additionally, the fact that this coin weighs 1.45 grams suggests that it was designed to be easily portable and practical for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (Province of Santander) 1902 coin.