2 Centavos

2 Centavos - obverse2 Centavos - reverse

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Features

Issuer Peru
Period Republic (1822-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1864-1879
Value 2 Centavos (0.02 PEH)
Currency Sol (1863-1985)
Composition (copper or bronze)
Weight 9.1 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 2.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
2502
References KM# 188.1a
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Radiant flower design, date above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1878
REPUBLICA PERUANA

Reverse

Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn on either side of Value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOS
CENTAVOS

Edge

Smooth

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1864  10%
1876  Photo $ 1.80 $ 3.20 31%
1877  Photo $ 0.68 $ 1.20 $ 2.20 18%
1878  $ 2.60 $ 2.80 55%
1879  13%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centavos
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 2219
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1876 UNC USD 31.25
(EUR 29.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centavos
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1312
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1877 UNC USD 16.16
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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