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2 Décimos
1874 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | United States of Colombia (1863-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 2 Décimos (0.2 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Condor with spread wings above flagged arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G.5 * DOS DECIMOS *
MEDELLIN LEI 0.835
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Décimos 1874 coin from Colombia was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country, known as the "Gran Depresión" (Great Depression) which lasted from 1870 to 1890. Despite the economic challenges, the coin was still made of silver (.835) and weighed 5 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin in the Colombian economy at the time.
