1¼ Centavo 1874 [Colombia]

About the object

Country: Colombia
Shape: Round
Weight: 1.45 g
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Composition: Cu-Ni
Denomination: 1¼ centavo
Currency unit: Centavo
Orientation: Coin alignment
Reference: KM# 173
Diameter: 12 mm

Reverse

In the central part, within a circle formed by dots, the inscription: 'C 1 ¼' - 1 ¼ centavo. To the left, top and bottom along the rim is an inscription in Spanish: 'UN CENTAVO I CUARTO' - one and a quarter centavo. Along the arc of the lower edge is the date of issue - 1874. Along the edge of the coin is a circle of smaller diameter.

Obverse

In the central part, within a circle formed by dots, is an image of the Liberty Cap, with the Spanish inscription for 'Liberty' - 'LIBERTAD'. To the right, top and left is an inscription in Spanish: 'ESTADOS UNIDOS DE COLOMBIA', which translates to: 'United States of Colombia'. In the lower part, along the arc of the coin's edge, are nine seven-pointed stars. Along the rim is a circle of smaller diameter.