Peru 2 Centavos, 1864 – 1879

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Peru 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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf Comment Frequency
1879  — — — — 13%
1878  — — € 2,60 € 2,80 55%
1877  — € 0,69 € 1,20 € 2,20 18%
1876  — — € 1,90 € 3,30 31%
1864  — — — — 10%

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