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2 Centavos
1872 year| Copper | 12.1 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1872 |
| Value | 2 Centavos (0.02) |
| Currency | Peso (1871-1884) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurels
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOS CENTAVOS
HEATON
Translation:
Two centavos
Heaton (Birmingham Mint, UK)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
2 centavos 1872 were made for Ecuadorian peso, but remained in circulation after the adoption of a new currency unit - the sucre.Interesting fact
The 2 Centavos 1872 coin from Ecuador made of Copper is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was issued during the presidency of Gabriel Garcia Moreno, who implemented policies that aimed to modernize and stabilize Ecuador's economy, including the introduction of a new currency system. Despite these efforts, the coin's value was not well received by the public, and it was eventually taken out of circulation. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, serving as a reminder of Ecuador's complex economic history.
