½ Real, Colombia

½ Real, Colombia, 1850-1853 obverse image½ Real, Colombia, 1850-1853 reverse image
½ Real coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Colombia flagColombia
  • Years of Minting:
    1850-1853
  • Period:
    Republic of New Granada (1831-1858)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia (1620-1987)
½ Real Reference Price

Reference Price

$11.50-$435.00

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

½ Real Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Mint on top, denomination within wreath in the centre, caduceus at each side of the denomination and fineness at the bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Two cornucopias around a pomegranate, with the issuer name above and date below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Real Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

NUEVA GRANADA 1852

Reverse:

BOGOTA MEDIO REAL LEI 0,900

½ Real Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

½ Real sizes
  • Weight:1.4 g
  • Diameter:15.18 mm
  • Thickness:0.74 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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