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2½ Centavos
| Copper | 7.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1908 |
| Value | 2½ Centavos (0.025) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Value and the motto "Economy is wealth"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECONOMIA ES RIQUEZA
2½
CENTAVOS
So
* 1904 *
Translation: Economy is Wealth
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2½ Centavos coin from Chile, made of Copper and weighing 7.1g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1904, just a year after the civil war that led to the establishment of the Republic of Chile, and was minted until 1908, when the country was experiencing rapid economic growth due to the exploitation of its rich nitrate deposits. This coin is a tangible representation of the country's transition from a colonial power to a modern, independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 So | 277000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 So | 161000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 So | 262000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 So | 201000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Centavos 1904-1908 coin.
