Colombia 1866-B decimo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was minted in Bogotá, Colombia, in 1863-66. Another variety is known for 1866 marked 0.835 fine along with a scarce issue from Popayán.

Recorded mintage: 112,000.

Specification: 2.5 g, 0.900 fine silver, .072 troy oz ASW, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 145.1.

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:

• 1865-B peso
• 1866-B ¼ décimo
• 1866-P ¼ décimo
• 1866-P décimo
• 1866-B 10 pesos
• 1866-P 10 pesos
• 1868-B décimo
• 1866-B 2 décimos
• 1866-B peso
• Coins and currency dated 1866
• return to coins of Colombia