Colombia Medio Peso Appraisal

1967 Colombia Medio Peso (50 Centavos) Coin

This is a 1967 Colombian silver-colored coin with a denomination of Medio Peso (equivalent to 50 centavos). The obverse features the left-facing profile of a woman identified as 'La Pola' (Policarpa Salavarrieta), a hero of the Colombian Independence. She is depicted wearing a traditional bonnet and necklace. The circular legend around the rim reads 'MEDIO PESO * 1967 * 12.5 GRAMOS', indicating its weight. The coin features a denticulated border. Physically, the coin shows a matte, slightly oxidized silver patina with visible surface scratches and signs of circulation wear, particularly on the higher relief points of the portrait and the lettering. The rim shows some minor nicks. While older versions of this design were minted in .500 silver, by 1967, the Colombian Medio Peso was primarily struck in a copper-nickel alloy, though it retains the classic silver appearance. The craftsmanship demonstrates standard mid-20th-century industrial minting quality from the Casa de la Moneda. The overall condition appears to be 'Good' to 'Very Good' in numismatic terms, showing clear details but lacking original mint luster.