Colombia 2½ Centavos, 1885
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Peso decimalized
(1847 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2½ Centavos
Year
1885
Ruler
United States of Colombia
(1863–1886)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.55
Diameter (mm)
18.7
Thickness (mm)
1.11
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2½ Centavos from Colombia. Issued in 1885. Struck in Copper. Measures 18.7 mm and weighs 2.55 g.
- Obverse
- Phrygian cap with legend on pole, country name up around, 9 stars curved line below, completing the circle with the country name. (United States of Colombia Liberty)
- Reverse
- Denomination within circle. (Two and Half Centavos Please note"I" was used instead of "Y" ("and"). Is an antique way of this word.)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | — |
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