2 Centavos 1878-1894 front 2 Centavos 1878-1894 back
2 Centavos 1878-1894 photo
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2 Centavos

 
Copper 7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
Period
Republic (1818-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1878-1894
Value
2 Centavos (0.02)
Currency
Old peso (1835-1959)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#14975
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Denomination within circle, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ECONOMIA ES RIQUEZA
DOS
CENTAVOS
1891

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Centavos coin from Chile, made of Copper and weighing 7g, has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of economic and political stability in Chile, known as the "Golden Age of Chile". This period saw significant economic growth, industrialization, and development in the country, which is reflected in the coin's design and production.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1878 So 112000 - - - - - -
1879 So 479000 - - - - - -
1880 So 278000 - - - - - -
1881 So 172000 - - - - - -
1882 So 361000 - - - - - -
1883 So 405000 - - - - - -
1884 So 182000 - - - - - -
1885 So 146000 - - - - - -
1886 So 494000 - - - - - -
1887 So 106000 - - - - - -
1888 So 186000 - - - - - -
1890 So 155000 - - - - - -
1891 So 89000 - - - - - -
1893 So 141000 - - - - - -
1894 So 190000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centavos 1878-1894 coin.