1/2 Real Republican coinage

Issuer Caracas
Year 1812
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Real
Currency Real (1802-1830)
Composition Silver (.700)
Weight 1.2 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) C#25, NCV#mpc0.5r-aa
Obverse description 19 surrounded by seven stars.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ★★★ 19★ ★★★
(Translation: 19th April 1810 (Independence declaration) Seven stars; each for every province that signed the declaration.)
Reverse description Value at center with legend and date around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CARACAS AÑO 2 DE LA REPCA. 1/2
(Translation: Caracas 2nd year of the Republic 1/2 Real)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1812) - Año 2 - 16 000
Numisquare ID 4494128610
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