Colombia 1858-B 1/2 decimo

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite collection

This half décimo, an early effort at a decimal coinage, was accompanied by a silver one décimo of similar design (KM 115). It was superseded the next year by a coin entitled "Confederacion Granadina" (see KM 124).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.25 g, 0.900 fine silver, .036 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: Restrepo-181.10; KM-114.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Restrepo, Jorge Emilio, Monedas de Colombia, 1619-2006, Medellin, Colombia: Impresiones Rojo, 2006.

Link to:

• 1855-B ½ décimo
• 1858-B ¼ real
• 1858-P ¼ real

• 1858-B décimo
• 1858-B 2 décimos
• Colombia 1858-B peso
• Colombia 1858-P 2 pesos
• 1858-B 5 pesos
• 1858-B 10 pesos
• Colombia 1858-P 10 pesos
• 1859-B ½ décimo
• Coins and currency dated 1858
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