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2 Centavos Pattern Strike
1886 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1886 |
| Value | 2 Centavos (0.02 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#60820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOS CENTAVOS
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Centavos (Pattern Strike) 1886 from Peru made of Bronze is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the Peruvian engraver, Charles E. Barber, and features a depiction of the Peruvian coat of arms on one side and the denomination and date on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
