Noticed these going through my unsorted junk silvers, and thought they were too interesting not to try to ID. Both are Republic of Nueva Granada (1831-1858), most of which is now Colombia. L: 1 Real, 1847, 2.26 g, 18 mm, single year type Ob: Pomegranate surrounded by cornucopias "NUEVA GRANADA 1847" Rev: "BOGOTA UN REAL LEY 0.900" R: 1 Real (or 1 Decimo?), 1853, 2.29 g, 18.5 mm Ob: Different pomegranate surrounded by cornucopias "NUEVA GRANADA 1847" Rev: "BOGOTA" ... ??? "LEI 0,900" (center unreadable) There were two types made an 1853, one called "Un real" and one "Un Décimo" The details are otherwise nearly identical, so I don't know which it is. The 1853 coin is visibly larger than the 1847 one, maybe 18.5 vs 18 mm. Not sure when the size was adjusted. Both are nominally 2.5 g .900 silver.
In examining the 'Real' and 'Decimo' from the links to the 'Numista' site, it seems to me that for the 'Real' the right leaf next to the pomegranate has two pieces. The longer piece appears twisted and 'thinned' out so that it appears at a distance from the pomegranate toward its tip. The 'Decimo' appears to have one piece next to the pomegranate and is flattened so that it appears to be close to the pomegranate. From the images of your 1853...it appears to me that you have the 'Decimo'. Of course, I could be wrong about this analysis...As you have the coin in hand you may come to a different conclusion. SRS
Interesting! I hadn't noticed any significant difference between the two obverses. Mine's leaf looks closer to the flatter one piece "decimo" leaf, as you mention. So, to the best as can be told at this state of wear, I think you are right that it is a decimo. Thanks for your analysis.
