Colombia 1876-P 1/2 decimo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The Popayán mint struck half décimos (= five centavos) 1868-78 and its product is listed fairly cheaply in the SCWC but, like many Colombian minors, is seldom seen. This date is listed as scarce.

Recorded mintage: 573,000.

Specification: 1.25 g, 0.666 fine silver, .026 troy oz ASW, this specimen 1.1 grams.

Catalog reference: Restrepo-258.9; KM-150.3.

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:

• 1875-P ½ décimo
• 1876-B 2½ centavos
• 1876-B 5 centavos
• 1876-M 20 centavos
• 1876-B 50 centavos
• 1876-M 5 décimos
• 1876-M 10 pesos
• 1881-B 5 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1876
• return to coins of Colombia