Colombia 1859-B 1/2 decimo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This half décimo, an early effort at a decimal coinage, was accompanied by a silver one décimo of similar design (KM 125). It was issued 1859-62. Labeled "Confederacion Granadina," it superseded a similar coin stamped "Nueva Granada" (see KM 114).

Recorded mintage: unknown but common in low grade.

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

Catalog reference: KM-124.

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:

• 1858-B ½ décimo
• 1859-P ¼ real
• 1859-B décimo
• 1859-B peso
• 1859-P 2 pesos
• 1859-P 5 pesos
• 1859-P 10 pesos
• 1860-B ½ décimo
• Coins and currency dated 1859
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