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(Currency, Coins). Antique. A circular coin constructed of gold. The obverse features the image of a radiant sun with a lion passant in the center, above a row of three volcanoes. The image is encompassed by a border bearing the inscription “•REPUB•DEL CENT•DE AMER• 1848”. The reverse bears the image of a lion passant within a circular inscribed border. Below is the denomination “½ E.”, encompassed by a border with the inscription “LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO CR.J.R”. The edge of the coin is reeded. Measuring 14.10mm in diameter and weighing 1.5 grams. This coin has been graded VF20 by ICCS (International Coin Certification Service).
ICCS is a Canadian coin certification company located in Toronto. They have been operating since 1986.

