© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales United Provinces of Nueva Granada
| Silver (.666) | 23 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Gran Colombia (1819-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1819-1820 |
| Value | 8 Reales (1) |
| Currency | Peso pre-decimal (1810-1847) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD AMERICANA
·1819·
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from the United Provinces of Nueva Granada (present-day Colombia) is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic change in the region. The coin was issued in 1819-1820, shortly after Colombia declared its independence from Spain in 1810. The coin's design features the national emblem of Colombia, the Andean condor, and the motto "Libertad y Orden" (Liberty and Order), which reflects the country's desire for independence and stability. Additionally, the coin was made of silver (.666) and weighs 23 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of numismatic history.
