Colombia 1866-B peso

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was minted in Bogotá, Colombia, in 1866. This type was minted at Bogotá and Popayán 1862-68 and is fairly available in circulated condition tho choice specimens are scarce.

Recorded mintage: 91,000.

Specification: 25 g, .900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW, reeded edge, 37 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 139.1.

Source:

• Elizondo, Carlos A., Eight Reales and Pesos of the New World, San Antonio, TX: 1968.
• 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.

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• 1866-B ¼ décimo
• 1866-P ¼ décimo
• 1866-B décimo
• 1866-P décimo
• 1866-B 2 décimos
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• 1866-P 10 pesos
• 1868-B 20 pesos
• 1867-B peso
• Coins and currency dated 1866
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