Colombia 500 pesos Conservation Crocodile Fauna PR70 PCGS silver coin 1978

The Colombia 500 Pesos silver coin dated 1978 represents a premium proof issue from the country’s conservation and fauna program, dedicated to wildlife preservation and ecological awareness. This edition highlights the crocodile as a symbol of Colombia’s rich biodiversity and fragile natural balance.

The obverse features a finely modeled left-facing portrait of Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera. His facial features, flowing hair, full beard, and high-collared military uniform are rendered with exceptional depth and precision. The inscriptions “REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA,” “TOMAS CIPRIANO DE MOSQUERA,” and the date “1978” encircle the portrait. Deep mirrored fields contrast sharply with the frosted relief, creating a striking visual effect typical of high-quality proof coinage.

The reverse showcases a dramatic crocodile advancing forward with open jaws, its body positioned diagonally across the surface. Each scale, claw, and segment of the tail is sharply defined, while exposed roots beneath the animal reinforce the natural habitat theme. The denomination “500 PESOS” is clearly engraved below, accompanied by small engraver marks near the rim. The deep mirror background and frosted design elements produce an impressive cameo contrast.

Struck in silver and certified by PCGS as PR70 DCAM, this coin represents a flawless proof example of Colombia’s conservation series. Its perfect grade, bold wildlife imagery, and strong environmental message make it an outstanding centerpiece for any high-end modern world coin collection.

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