Colombia 1864-B 1/4 decimo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Colonial quarter reales of the "Lions and castles" type are known from the Nuevo Reino (Bogotá) and Popayán mints for 1796-1819 (KM 63, KM 67). Cundinamarca quarter reales of debased silver are known for 1814-15 (KM F2) and 1820-22 (KM 79). Republican quarter reales (KM 85) are known for 1826-36. This coin is a quarter decimo, or 1/40 of a peso (a quarter real is 1/32 of a peso); this denomination was struck at Bogotá (shown here) and Popayán 1860-81 (KM 131, 132, 143, 169). None are common, particularly in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 435,000.

Specification: 0.85 g, 0.900 fine silver, .024 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 143.1.

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:

• 1861-P ¼ décimo
• 1864-P ¼ décimo
• 1864-B ½ décimo
• 1864-B décimo
• 1864-P décimo
• 1864-M peso oro
• 1864-M 5 pesos
• 1865-B ¼ décimo
• Coins and currency dated 1864
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