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2½ Centavos
1885 year| Copper | 2.55 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | United States of Colombia (1863-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1885 |
| Value | 2½ Centavos (0.025 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Denomination within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOS I MEDIO CENTAVOS
2½
1885
Translation:
Two and Half Centavos
Please note "I" was used instead of "Y" ("and"). Is an antique way of this word.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Many die varieties exist, including 1 or I in 1/2 of denomination. Also different fonts used on this coin (compare this pics with the others shown):