Peru 2 Centavos, 1864 – 1879
Information
Country
Peru
Currency
Sol
(1863 – 1985)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Centavos
Year
1864 – 1879
Ruler
Republic
(1822–9999)
Composition
(copper or bronze)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.1
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
2.25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Centavos from Peru. Issued from 1864 to 1879. Struck in (copper or bronze). Measures 24 mm and weighs 9.1 g.
- Obverse
- Radiant flower design, date above
- Reverse
- Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn on either side of Value
- Edge
- Smooth
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