Cundinamarca 1821-Ba JF 1/2 real

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in 1821 and was preceded by the similar "LIBERTAD AMERICANA" struck 1814 (see KM D3). It is quite a bit scarcer than its larger sister, the 1821-Ba 8 reales and is virtually unobtainable in high grade. No additional half reales were issued until 1833 (KM 88.1).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.3 g, 0.666 fine silver, .027 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM F8.

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:

• Cundinamarca 1814 JF 1/2 real
• 1820 8 reales
• 1821 ¼ real
• 1821-B^A ¼ real
• Cundinamarca 1821-Ba JF real
• Cundinamarca 1821-Ba JF 2 reales
• Cundinamarca 1821-Ba JF 8 reales
• Coins and currency dated 1821
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