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2 Centavos Patria y Libertad
| Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%) | 3.5 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1915-1916 |
| Value | 2 Centavos 0.02 CUP = USD 0.00078 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Face value in Roman numerals into circle over a five-pointed star, motto "Fatherland and Freedom" as curved legend on top, date on excerguq, weight and fineness on sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
II
• 3.5 G. • 1915 • 250 M •
Translation:
Fatherland and Freedom
II (2)
3.5g 1915 250M
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Centavos coin from Cuba, minted between 1915 and 1916, features a unique design that reflects the country's history and struggle for independence. The obverse side of the coin depicts a woman representing the allegory of "Patria" (Homeland) and "Libertad" (Liberty), while the reverse side features a palm tree, symbolizing independence and freedom. This coin was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Cuba, as the country was fighting for its independence from Spanish colonial rule. The coin's design serves as a powerful reminder of Cuba's rich history and its fight for freedom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centavos (Patria y Libertad) 1915-1916 coin.
