Colombian Peso Coin Design: Obverse, Reverse & Edge Details

Obverse (Front)

• National Seal centered
• Legend: “REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA” and “ESTADO SOBERANO DEL CAUCA”
• Year of issue at bottom

Reverse (Back)

• Motto: “POR LA LIBERTAD Y EL ORDEN” (For Freedom and Order)
• Denomination: “UN PESO” in upper and lower left corners
• Fineness: “LEY 0.585” (58.5% gold)
• Weight & purity: “19 GRAMS” and “0.585 THOUSANDTHS” below shield
• Mint mark below year

Edge

Reeded (milled)

Note: This describes a historic gold peso; modern circulating coins differ.