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2 Decimos
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of New Granada (1831-1858) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1858 |
| Value | 2 Décimos (0.2 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Mint name above. Denomination within wreath. A caduceus on either side of the wreath. Fineness below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOGOTA
DOS
DECIMOS
LEI 0.900
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 2 Decimos coin from Colombia, minted between 1854 and 1858, was made of silver with a purity level of .900, which means it contained 90% silver and 10% other metals. This coin was a significant improvement over the previous coinage system in Colombia, which was based on the Spanish colonial system and had been in use since the 16th century. The introduction of the 2 Decimos coin marked a shift towards a more modern and standardized currency system in Colombia, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the country during that period.
