50 Centavos, Colombia

50 Centavos, Colombia, 1885-1886 obverse image50 Centavos, Colombia, 1885-1886 reverse image
50 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Colombia flagColombia
  • Years of Minting:
    1885-1886
  • Period:
    United States of Colombia (1863-1886)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth with inscription
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
50 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.09-$159.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value over coat of arms, with weight to the left, fineness to the right, and mint at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Issuer's name surrounding head of liberty facing left, year below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with inscription

50 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ESTADOS UNIDOS DE COLOMBIA 1886 *********

Reverse:

G. 12,500 CINCUENTA CENTAVOS MEDELLIN LEI 0,500

50 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.500)

Size

50 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:12.5 g
  • Diameter:30.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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