2 Centavos 1917-1949 front 2 Centavos 1917-1949 back
2 Centavos 1917-1949 photo
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2 Centavos

 
(copper or bronze) 5.8 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1917-1949
Value
2 Centavos (0.02&nbspPEH)
Currency
Sol (1863-1985)
Composition
(copper or bronze)
Weight
5.8 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
1.47 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9062
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Value within two cornucopias.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOS
CENTAVOS

Translation:
Two
Centavos

Edge

Plain

Comment

Difference between thin and thick planchets: