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[[Image:VEN_1862_1centavo_HA-lot53087-8Jan2007-USD126-obv.jpg|300px|thumb|Heritage sale 425, lot 53087]] | [[Image:VEN_1862_1centavo_HA-lot53087-8Jan2007-USD126-obv.jpg|300px|thumb|Heritage sale 425, lot 53087]] | ||
[[Image:VEN_1862_1centavo_HA-lot53087-8Jan2007-USD126-rev.jpg|300px|thumb|Courtesy Heritage Auctions]] | [[Image:VEN_1862_1centavo_HA-lot53087-8Jan2007-USD126-rev.jpg|300px|thumb|Courtesy Heritage Auctions]] | ||
| − | Though [[Venezuela]] declared independence in 1810 and fully routed Spanish troops from the region by 1821, it was not until the dissolution of Gran [[Colombia]] in 1830 that Venezuela became fully a sovereign nation. The first republican coinage was denominated in centavos and reales. | + | Though [[Venezuela]] declared independence in 1810 and fully routed Spanish troops from the region by 1821, it was not until the dissolution of Gran [[Colombia]] in 1830 that Venezuela became fully a sovereign nation. The first republican coinage was denominated in centavos and reales. The 1862 centavo shown was struck at the Heaton mint (HEATON is written out below the bust). It was lot 53087 and sold on Jan 8, 2007 at the 2007 January New York Signature World Coin Auction 425, for $126.50. The auction catalog description reads: "Republic Centavo 1862, nice glossy brown AU, some traces of luster in the reverse wreath. Scarce grade for this type." |
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| − | The 1862 centavo shown was struck at the Heaton mint (HEATON is written out below the bust). It was lot 53087 and sold on Jan 8, 2007 at the 2007 January New York Signature World Coin Auction 425, for $126.50. The auction catalog description reads: "Republic Centavo 1862, nice glossy brown AU, some traces of luster in the reverse wreath. Scarce grade for this type." | ||
''Recorded mintage:'' 1,500,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,500,000. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 7.5 g, copper. | + | ''Specification:'' 7.5 g, copper, 25 mm diameter. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM Y7. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM Y7. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| + | * Stohr, Tomas, ''El Circulante en la Capitania General de Venezuela,'' Caracas, Banco Central de Venezuela, 1998. | ||
''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
| − | * [[Venezuela | + | * [[Venezuela 1858-H centavo|1858-H centavo]] |
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* [[Venezuela 1877 1 centavo]] | * [[Venezuela 1877 1 centavo]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1862]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1862]] | ||
Revision as of 13:21, 19 March 2022
Though Venezuela declared independence in 1810 and fully routed Spanish troops from the region by 1821, it was not until the dissolution of Gran Colombia in 1830 that Venezuela became fully a sovereign nation. The first republican coinage was denominated in centavos and reales. The 1862 centavo shown was struck at the Heaton mint (HEATON is written out below the bust). It was lot 53087 and sold on Jan 8, 2007 at the 2007 January New York Signature World Coin Auction 425, for $126.50. The auction catalog description reads: "Republic Centavo 1862, nice glossy brown AU, some traces of luster in the reverse wreath. Scarce grade for this type."
Recorded mintage: 1,500,000.
Specification: 7.5 g, copper, 25 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM Y7.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Stohr, Tomas, El Circulante en la Capitania General de Venezuela, Caracas, Banco Central de Venezuela, 1998.
Link to:
- 1858-H centavo
- Venezuela 1877 1 centavo
- Coins and currency dated 1862
- return to coins of Venezuela