Numismatic Catalog of Venezuela
Cheng's Numismatic .
Page code mv12.5cts-aa04@
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Obverse
Piece mv12.5cts-aa04 (Obverse)
Photo from piece mv12.5cts-aa04: Design A, Type A. Date 1929
Photograph credits: Numisfila
Reverse
Piece mv12.5cts-aa04 (Reverse)
Photo from piece mv12.5cts-aa04: Design A, Type A. Date 1929
Photograph credits: Numisfila
Characteristics
  • Date: 1929
  • General: Circular shape with plain edge.
  • Obverse: Circular rim with dot beading. In the center, over the field, the face value "12 1/2" / "CENTIMOS" within two laurel wreaths of 12 leaves and 18 berries, both linked from the bottom.
  • Reverse: Circular rim with dot beading. In the center, over the field, body of the Coat of Arms: in a chief, wheat; on the second one, two swords and two flags; on the third one, a wild horse running toward the right looking at left (from the viewer's perspective). Above, seven stars (the fourth one being the center and bigger), that represents the seven provinces that signed the Venezuelan Declaration of Independence. Surrounding the field, the country name "ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA" «United States of Venezuela». In the exergue, the year.
Issues
SCWC Piece Code Date Mintage
Note
Y28mv12.5cts-aa04 Entry with photo1929800,000
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